Mikaela’s POVI sat on the edge of the couch, with my hands resting on my lap while the kids stopped close beside me. Lisa’s small hands tugged at my sleeve, and when I looked down and noticed her eyes were glossy.“Mommy,” she whispered, “I don’t like it here anymore.”I tried forcing a smile before I spoke.“I know, sweetheart,” I said softly. “We’ll be home soon, okay?”Declan was quiet, his little jaw was tight like he was trying not to cry. Samuel sat beside him, his arms folded, staring down at his shoes.None of them spoke for a moment and the silence just stretched on and on."Why did Miss Lydia say those things about you?” Declan finally asked.“She was… confused,” I said. “She said some things that weren’t true.”"But everyone was staring, Mommy. Daddy looked really mad. Is he mad at us?” Samuel frowned. “"What? No, honey. He’s not mad at you. Your dad loves you more than anything, okay? All of you.”“Then why was everyone yelling?” Lisa sniffled.I hesitated, not sure what
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