ARIADNE'S POV I was dumbfounded when Liam explained what had happened to me. How long has this been going on? How dare that kid make fun of my kids? "How long has this been going on, Ethan? Is this the first time?" I asked him softly and Liam replied. "No, Mommy. This is not the first time. We've been made fun of for a while now but we didn't want to bother you with our school problems." Liam responded and tears welled up in my eyes. One of the things I am most grateful for is the fact that God gave me considerate and kind children. They are so mature and smart that I usually wonder if they were adults in children bodies. They don't act their age. "Well, the four of you should have told me about this the moment it started. You shouldn't be worried about telling about your

