Chapter 202

Milo’s wail could shatter glass, echoing for miles around the quiet suburb.

Out on the street, Melissa halted mid–stride. Wasn’t that Milo’s cry?

“There!” she called out, her voice slicing through the calm.

Melissa stalked to the shed, her face a thundercloud, and peared inside. “Summer?”

Summer gave Melissa a big smile, his eyes showing relief. “Don’t worry, Milo and I are here,” he said, “School must be out, and the janitor must’ve locked up without realizing.”

Summer, ever the angel, made excuses for the forgetful janitor. The poor guy probably followed routine, not knowing they were hunting for their craft project in the shed.

“Move aside,” Melissa instructed. She couldn’t wait for the principal to fish out the keys.

With one swift kick, the door gave way, and Melissa scooped Summer into her arms. “Were you scared?”

Summer shook his head, pointing at Milo, who was a mess of tears. “He was scared.”

Melissa cast a disdainful glance at the snotty, sobbing Milo. “Coward.”

Despite her harsh words, she wrapped an arm around him too. Kids needed comfort, after

all.

“The teacher said we could fetch our handmade baskets from the shed after class. To give to our parents. They’d be so happy,” Milo wept. “Summer came with me.”

Milo wanted his parents to love him a little more, especially since Mom said she’d pick him up today.

Summer had helped Milo with the basket – a gift for his mother. But their teacher had snatched it away during recess.

Summer and Milo had asked where it was, and the teacher had told them it was in the shed, leaving them to their own devices.

Melissa narrowed her eyes and turned to the principal. “Your teacher’s quite the character, huh? Sending two five–year–olds out without supervision or permission, then tossing their

work?”

the principal said, thinking this a strict enough punishment, considering no harm came to

Call the cops. Let’s see if this teacher’s had any suspicious deposits lately,” Melissa gestured

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Melissa, the kids are alright… What’s there to fear if

with Summer? They’d

corruption alone would

the head of Silvergrove City’s

The kids are safe. Spare us

icy as she looked down at the kneeling teacher. “Life’s about integrity, especially for a teacher. Greed’s your downfall. Whether you took bribes or were instructed by

to distract the kids so their

didn’t mean

darkened. Vincent

but involving kids was a step too far.

At Melissa’s villa.

the couch, happily playing with a

Garner looked at Melissa gratefully. “Thanks.”

do I have now?” Melissa lounged in her silk pajamas, chin propped in

Garner stammered, “…”

your idea of repayment?” Melissa nonchalantly crossed her legs, a calculated move

front of Summer and Milo

Kristin are back, they’ll be here any minute

want to thank

rubbed his forehead and said, “Come on, boss, quit messing with me.”

know…” Melissa got up to tease Garner

instinctively backed away, tripping over the coffee table and landing on

too, planting a kiss on

Milo’s eyes with his hands,

your eyes?”

whispered, and Milo obediently fell

to take responsibility after kissing a

Summer a thumbs–up.

as Melissa was

Kristin burst through

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