Chapter 143: Mommy
"We’re here, Josh," Ryan announced cheerfully, as the driver finally pulled the car into a wide parking lot, and turned off the engine.
Abigail saw a large school building with colorful walls. A tall gate stood open as parents led their children inside. Some wore neat uniforms.
Abigail unbuckled her seatbelt and got out quickly to get Josh out of the car before Ryan could do so.
Josh slid out of his seat, holding Abigail’s hand a little tighter than usual, but Abigail didn’t notice.
Genevieve’s car pulled up behind them, and soon Jamal and Genevieve joined them. Jamal walked behind Genevieve, but his eyes were on Josh, who now held Abigail’s hand tightly.
Josh’s grip grew tighter as they neared the school gates. "Are you coming inside with me?" he asked, looking up at her with hopeful eyes.
Abigail knelt beside him and kissed his cheek. She smiled and nodded, her eyes warm as she sighed. [Of course. I should see what the inside of your school looks like.]
Josh nodded bravely. But when Ryan came to take his other hand, Josh pulled back a little.
"I want to go in with Abi first," he said, his voice firm.
Ryan looked taken aback but said nothing, and Genevieve chuckled softly, covering her mouth with a hand.
"Well, I guess not all parental bonds can easily be broken by deceit," Genevieve said, impressed, earning her a glare from Ryan.