Chapter 106

“Ma’am, I thought Nate should take it easy today. He’s not supposed to be running around with his banged–up shin.” The teacher said.

Natalie froze for a moment, glancing down at Nate by her side. But Nate just played the innocent, tilting his head up at Natalie with a goofy grin spreading across his face.

Natalie could feel a headache coming on. The kid had lied to her. But she knew pride started young, and to scold him in front of everyone would be too shaming for a three–year–old.

“Well,” She looked up, offering the teacher a small smile. “Nate was feeling bored at home and wanted to come and watch the other kids for a bit.”

“Well, that’s fine. There are activities Nate can join in on that don’t require running,” the teacher mused, nodding in agreement.

Natalie found a small stool and settled Nate down in a shaded spot to watch the other children parade into the field by class.

When they were finally alone, Natalie turned to Nate, her voice gentle but firm. “Nate, you know it’s not okay to lie. Hasn’t your dad taught you that?”

Nate fidgeted, his little hands twisting at his shorts, and gave a nod with a quiet “Mm–hmm.”

video call me?” she continued

glanced up at Natalie, but seeing her serious expression, he clammed up.

didn’t tell Dad or Reid that your teacher said you didn’t have to come to the

to her. The boy had tricked her into coming.

to take Nate back home, but if she kept quiet, she’d be complicit in his lie. That would be wrong, setting a bad

one of Natalie’s fingers with his tiny hand, his voice barely above a

down, locking eyes with a guilt–ridden Nate. Her heart

face her, and gently pinched his chubby cheek.

know,” Nate replied obediently.

time you miss me, just say so. And no more lies. And after the field day kicks off, we’re heading

what does knowing better mean?” Nate asked his face a picture

explain but saw a man in a sharp suit standing not far

“Knowing better is

looked down on and despised her, yet she always softened for the sake of the

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