Then, one day, Amanda’s son got into a fight at school and ended up sending another kid to the hospital. She had to go handle it. After informing Maria, she left the kids at home, stocked the place with snacks, and rushed off.
She’d already thought about their meals, too. She planned to order food at mealtimes. Maria had taught the kids to wait until delivery drivers left before opening the door and picking up the food.
For smart little Ethan, grabbing takeout was no big deal. Both Amanda and Maria weren’t worried at all.
Since Amanda would be gone for two days, she called the preschool to let them skip class. The kids promised they’d just stay at home or play in the neighborhood, and wouldn’t wander off.
Once Amanda left with her bags, Ethan wasted no time calling James to c
