Ellis locked eyes with the psychologist for a moment, her gaze intense. Then, she spoke her voice firm but filled with a mix of emotions. "So, you're not just recommending that Donna stay here, but also suggesting that we keep her in contact with Jake, my ex-husband's son, outside of school."There was a tone of disbelief in her voice as if she couldn't believe what she was hearing.
The psychologist, Hailey, met Ellis's gaze with empathy. "I understand this is a complex situation,"she began, her voice gentle yet firm. "But sometimes it's necessary to rise above the issues involving adults, for the sake of the children. They didn't ask to be caught up in all of this. It's not the children's role to bear the weight of emotions projected onto them by their parents."
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