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Chapter 334 How Hurtful Words Can Be

Author: Olivia GW
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(Lydia)

The next morning, Thomas and I sat in the car outside the preschool, staring at the unassuming brick building. It was strange to think that behind those colorful walls, where our children played with blocks and painted bright pictures, they had also been hurt by words too heavy for them to carry.

I took a deep breath, glancing over at Thomas. His expression was calm, but I knew him well enough to sense the tension just below the surface. He was good at hiding it, especially when he needed to stay composed. But when it came to our children, he wasn’t going to let this go without a fight.

“We need to keep this civil,” I reminded him softly, “We’re not here to accuse anyone. We’re here to find a solution.”

Thomas gave a curt nod, his fingers tightening on the steering wheel. “I know,” he said, “But it’s hard to stay calm when you know your kids are being dragged into something they should never have to hear about.”

“I know,” I said, reaching over to squeeze his hand, “But let’s h
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