Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 36

Natalie was caught off guard, unsure of how to answer the question. Besides, if there was a scuffle in preschool, it was supposed to be the Howard family who got the call, not her.

“I’m family,” she said cautiously, her reply evasive.

The principal nodded, “Here’s the thing. During playtime out on the playground, Nathan Howard lashed out and hit a couple of kids. Then it turned into a whole mess when others jumped in to help. Regardless of the reason, the one who throws the first punch should be the one to apologize.”

Natalie scanned the surroundings, counting six kids huddled nearby.

She couldn’t help but frown, “One against six? Are you sure?”

“That kid has some dirty tricks, like poking eyes, aiming for the jaw, and kicking where it hurts. Surprised he took on six?” the burly man who had spoken first now said, raising his tone with anger, “And this isn’t the first time your kid has lashed out for no good reason!”

It wouldn’t be a shock if these moves were Brian’s coaching, aiming for the weak spots in a fight. But Natalie still couldn’t believe Nate would start a fight without cause.

Natalie remained silent. Nate was still crying. She decided to

to the hallway to sit down.

outside, and his little cheeks flushed red. She was worried he might get overheated on

his cheeks lessened in color. He calmed down enough to stop sniffling.

you fight, honey?” Natalie gently cleaned his tears and runny nose with a

Nate had managed to stop began to fall again as he sobbed, “Why didn’t

pick Nate up after school but had brushed it off,

you because I didn’t show up?” she asked, furrowing her

flowing his tears even

understood. Nate had rushed into her arms crying not because the fight hurt him, but because she had

moment, she said nothing, realizing the absence of a mother was casting

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Nate down, took his little hand, and turned to face the