Caitlin had lost all trust in these people. After all, Howard had attended this school for some time, and it was clear they had already formed fixed attitudes and ways of treating him.
Sometimes, emotional neglect was far more destructive than physical punishment. It could shatter the pure, fragile heart of a child.
Before long, Quincy and Rowan returned, bringing Bruce and three other children with them.
Caitlin smiled at the children, taking a few adorable plush toys out of her bag. “Are you all Howard’s classmates? I have three little gifts here. I’ll give them to whoever tells the truth. Can you tell me why Howard was sitting on the little toilet in the corner today?”
The three children were instantly excited, eager to raise their hands and answer.
One little girl spoke first. “It
