Seaworth's temperature was rising. As May approached, the temperature had already climbed to 95 degrees.The sun blazed overhead.It was the hottest time of the afternoon, and the streets were nearly empty. Giselle stood quietly beneath a tree, waiting for Jenna.Five minutes later, she arrived. "Sorry to keep you waiting, Ms. Stone."Jenna's white Audi pulled up to the curb in front of Giselle. Then, she hurriedly got out of the car, clutching her bag.She politely handed Giselle a bottle of mineral water.Giselle accepted it and asked, "Shall we talk in the car?"As soon as they shut the car door, the stifling heat from outside dissipated. The air conditioning kicked into high gear, quickly cooling down the interior."Ms. Stone, I've only picked up Belle once since she started kindergarten. Do you think she'll be happy to see me?"Just thinking about the past few months filled Jenna with anxiety.Once sweet and well-behaved, her daughter, Isabelle Cooper, had suddenly becom
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