MISTAKE 170

Chapter 170: Henry Goes to school

Richard stood on the other side, his smile warm and reassuring.

"Good morning," Richard greeted her, stepping inside. "Are you both ready?"

Emma nodded, forcing a smile as she tried to quell the butterflies in her stomach. "As ready as we'll ever be, I suppose."

Richard placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, his touch grounding her. "Everything's going to be just fine, Emma. You'll see."

She took a deep breath, nodding once more before turning to call for Henry. The little boy bounded into the room, his eyes lighting up at the sight of Richard.

"There's my big guy!" Richard exclaimed, scooping Henry up into his arms.

Henry giggled and squirmed happily, his nonverbal communication filling the room with joy. Emma couldn't help but smile at the sight, her worries momentarily forgotten.

The drive to the school was filled with nervous energy, with Henry blissfully unaware as he played happily in the backseat, oblivious to the significance of the day. Emma, however, couldn't shake her concerns, her mind whirling with a thousand questions. "Richard, you're sure this school can accommodate Henry's....special needs?" she asked, twisting in her seat to look at her friend. "What if they can't understand his nonverbal communication or help him develop his speech?"

Richard reached over and gave her hand a gentle squeeze, his touch reassuring. "I've done my research, Emma. This place specializes in children like Henry. They have highly trained staff, including speech therapists and child psychologists, to help kids just like our little guy."

let Richard's words soothe her frazzled nerves. He had been her rock throughout this entire journey, and she trusted his judgment implicitly. Still, the protective instincts of a mother ran deep, and the thought of entrusting Henry's care to anyone outside

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Henry seat, holding the boy close as they made their way

friendly woman who introduced herself as Mrs. Thompson, Henry's new teacher. Emma couldn't help but notice the way the woman's eyes lit up as she interacted with Henry, her gentle demeanor putting Emma at ease. "It's on wonderful to you bork the Thomson said, selling warmly. "And this must be your con,

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was a warm inviting space, filled with colorful toys and educational materials. But what struck her most were the small number of students and the abundance of caring staff members. As Mrs. Thompson introduced Henry to his new classmates, Emma couldn't help but marvel at how quickly the little boy

tears of relief and joy. "I should have trusted you from the

embrace, his lips brushing her forehead in a tender gesture that made Emma's heart flutter. "That's what I'm

there, their arms wrapped around each other, Emma couldn't help but feel a sense of hope and contentment wash over her. For the first time in a long while, she didn't feel alone. With Richard by her side and Henry thriving in his new environment, she knew that

became a hub of activity, with the children engrossed in

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