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.”

sneak Reid’s phone yesterday to video call me?” she continued

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

you didn’t have

clear to

be complicit in his lie. That would be wrong, setting a bad example that

one

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

moment, she sighed quietly, turned Nate to face her, and gently pinched his chubby

know,” Nate replied obediently.

you miss me, just say so. And no more lies. And after the field day kicks

better mean?” Nate asked

to explain but saw a man in a sharp suit

“Knowing better is

Brian looked down on and despised her, yet she always softened for the sake of the child, appearing where she shouldn’t

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