Beyond the Divorce

Carol was undeniably sharp, and her question was purposeful, especially since the kid probably wouldn't lie.

But despite her pain, the woman stepped forward before Joseph could answer. "Anyone could have taught him that. It was all over the news. He probably saw it there!"

"News? Hah..." Carol sneered, pulling Joseph over. "Stop crying. Tell me about the news you saw."

Joseph was still wailing. The woman glared at Carol. "Don't you dare manipulate my son. I said he saw it on the news!"

Dylan snorted. "If you dare speak again, I won't mind rendering your other hand useless too."

The woman trembled and took a step back.

Carol squatted before Joseph, questioning, "Tell me, who told you these things? Who made you insult the other kids?"

Joseph looked at his mom, then at the stern Dylan before finally opening up. "My mom taught me that! She said Ava's dad is a criminal, and her mom is a homewrecker. She's a bad kid, and everyone should punish bad kids..."

Carol stood up to slap the woman again. "You say you didn't teach him that, huh? How disgraceful! I can't believe you've led your son astray like this!"

The principal looked at Atlas remorsefully and tried to calm everyone down. "We should have handled this, Mr. Atlas. Please forgive us."

kindergarten building and the kids' play equipment. And now, as he

not tolerate troublemakers

your kindergarten accept just any child? Shouldn't you investigate and assess their parents too?" Atlas demanded

a cold sweat and his face

Dylan, who lifted his foot. As if granted amnesty, the man crawled up and looked at

a chilling tone, he demanded, "Speak.

his wife nervously from

want to confess on your own, or do you want me to

clamped his mouth shut nervously.

the man who ruled Foswod. No matter what he said, he was

woman, on the other hand, remained audacious. When she saw her husband in distress, she said defiantly, "What are you doing? Who do

pointed at me,

still acting inappropriately, and she's trying to seduce