Chapter 44: The Halenkamp Family Made Their Move

On the drive back, Elijah Quinny took the wheel while Jolie sat quietly in the back seat. "Jolie, tell Aunt Marlee what happened," Marlee Casson asked gently. The little girl gave the two adults a timid glance. "Nothing." "Jolie, I know you're sensible, but if something at school really hurt you, you need to speak up. If you keep swallowing it, people will treat you like easy prey." Marlee frowned and smoothed a hand over Jolie's head. The child always tried to spare others-so considerate that...