Reece gasped in pain. Shocked, Elaine immediately stopped what she was doing and said softly, "I'm so sorry, honey. Did I hurt you?"Reece shook his head and said kindly, "Mommy, Reece isn't hurt."The little boy was always so mature beyond his years, and this only made Elaine’s heart ache more—especially when she looked at the wounds covering his small body. But hearing his words, she tried to soften her voice even further and asked, "Reece, come on, tell me why you got into a fight."Reece’s face fell silent. His reddened lips opened and closed, and he bit his lower lip tightly with his small, white teeth. There was a hint of guilt shining in his big black eyes.Elaine couldn’t help but press the question a little anxiously. "Did you fight with someone at school, is that it?"Her voice rose slightly, and Reece thought she was angry. His eyes widened in surprise, then quickly filled with tears. Scared, he stood frozen in place, clutching the fabric of his clothes with his small hands
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