I got into the car and headed straight to Nova Academy, a private school that combines elementary and middle school. My son, Leonard, was in the second grade.
Due to my health issues, Leonard had been staying with the Davis and was looked after by his grandmother, Jillian Davis. I hadn't seen him in a long time.
Arriving at the school gates a bit early, I parked a little further away and sat in the car, watching the entrance.
As the first graders started to leave, I sat up straight, my eyes fixed on the school gate, searching for Rebecca among the parents picking up their children.
I hadn't seen her in years. When I looked back, I found my biggest mistake was underestimating how greedy people were. I had trusted Aidan and Rebecca far too much.
Now, I remembered the conversation I had
