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, slow

at Yvonne’s adorably clueless expression in the rearview mirror, couldn’t help but chuckle. “Mr. Adler. she’s only

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

let go. He glanced at the teachers greeting students at the

tell Jeremy. Our

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

go

bounced out of the car, relieved to be free. She turned and

skipped off toward her teacher, her little

her until she disappeared into the school, then told the driver to head to his own school. He was about ten minutes late, and the entrance was nearly empty. That’s when he spotted Oliver, who was also

walked over, curious. “You’re

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Chapter 39

annoyed. So are you”

same,” Jeremy said proudly. I was dropping off

him. “Wait, were you dropping off your sister too? I didn’t see

Don’t even ask. She threw a tantrum this morning, refusing to go to school. My mom was trying to calm her down while

back a

shot him a glare. “You

But I can’t relate. My sister’s like a little angel. She’s

to talk to you. You’re annoying

buddy, your

roses. Lillian had called the school the night before to confirm the

each of her classmates had a rose in hand, and every teacher who came into the room was

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