Nathaniel stared at Audrey with anguish in his eyes. What had happened that day had taken everyone completely by surprise. Everyone exchanged glances before the principal tentatively spoke up.
"Mr. Bennett, maybe—"
"Get out!"
Nathaniel's growl made everyone tremble. Even Grace shrank fearfully into Audrey's arms, shaking.
"Mommy, I'm scared."
The word "Mommy" hit Nathaniel like a blow. He cast a complicated glance at Grace and Audrey.
Whether real or imagined, he felt that Grace's eyes looked remarkably like Audrey's, while her delicate facial contours and mouth bore his unmistakable likeness.
His throat worked as he swallowed hard. "Have you... been with another man?"
Now only the two of them remained in the office. Even Grace had been carried out by a teacher. They stood facing e
