Chapter 22

Arthur

I heard as she muttered the thank you. I only nodded without looking at her, I could see her through the mirror.

It was absurd for the principal to think Avalon was at fault, and the nerve of the boys mother.

I was glad that she and her daughter were safe, that little scene that I just experienced toiled with me, I wondered if there were times when they had no one to defend them, a male figure.

It was a quiet car ride, Avalon seemed to be dozing off. I wasn’t going to take them home immediately, it was almost lunch and i am sure we all needed to eat, Avalon especially. She handled it well and I was proud of her.

“We are going to eat.” I said as I parked into the lot. Danielle sat up, she didn’t even realize it either.

“Oh now?”She asked as Avalon sat up properly.

“Mummy, where are we?” She asked and Danielle turned to me.

“We are at- at a restaurant.” She stuttered as she took in her surroundings.

Avalon remained on the spot and I moved to her with a small smile on her face.

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