Chapter 39

Chapter 39

The next morning, Yvonne woke up and sat at the dining table for breakfast while Lillian stood nearby, trimming rose stems

for her.

The thought of going to school again filled Yvonne with joy. She swing her legs happily, her good mood obvious to anyone who saw her. This cheerful little girl of energy was a stark contrast to Jeremy, who sat beside her looking like he’d rather be anywhere else.

Jeremy couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy. He wished he’d been this enthusiastic about school when he was her age

After breakfast, Lillian packed the roses into Yvonne’s kitten–shaped backpack and reminded her with a smile. “Don’t forget to drink plenty of water, sweetheart.”

Yvonne nodded obediently, then waved goodbye in her sweet, drawn–out baby voice, “Bye–bye, Lillian- See you later!”

Lillian waved back, watching Yvonne leave before turning to her other tasks,

Today, Jeremy was the one dropping Yvonne off at school. Their schools were close by, so after dropping Yvonne off, the driver would take Jeremy to his school. In the car, Jeremy turned Yvonne’s face toward him, his expression serious as he looked into her confused eyes,

Yvonne, there’s something important I need to tell you. Pay attention.”

Yvonne stared at him for a few seconds, then sniffled. “Jeremy, you look so serious.”

Jeremy nodded gravely. “That’s because this is serious. You need to take it seriously too.”

“Okay.” Yvonne replied, her voice soft and compliant.

Seeing her so obedient, Jeremy felt a little reassured. “If anyone at school bullies you, you have to tell me, okay? No matter who it is or how tough they think they are, if they mess with you, don’t take it lying down. Our family isn’t weaker than anyone else’s.

lost. Jeremy,

Yvonne’s adorably clueless expression in the rearview mirror, couldn’t help but chuckle. “Mr. Adler. she’s only three. I don’t think she understands what you’re saying”

face, his gaze firm. “No, she’s smart. She’ll get it if I say it enough

time they reached Yvonne’s kindergarten, Jeremy finally let go. He glanced at the teachers greeting

bullies me, I’ll tell Jeremy. Our family is super strong…”

it perfectly, and Jeremy finally released her with a satisfied nod. “See? I told you she’d

go

She turned and waved at Jeremy with a bright

her teacher, her

the school, then told the driver to head to his own school. He was about ten minutes late,

curious.

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Chapter 39

looked annoyed. So are you”

the same,” Jeremy said proudly. I

your sister too? I didn’t see your

refusing to go to school. My mom was

back

“You

shoulder sympathetically. “Kids, right? But I can’t relate. My sister’s like

want to

just smiled, thinking. Oh, buddy, your troubles are just beginning.

Yvonne’s desk, waiting patiently for her to hand out roses. Lillian had called the school the night before to confirm the number of students, so there were just enough roses for everyone. After distributing them, Yvonne had one left–her

hand, and every teacher who

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