- 9.
The principal started to protest, but the police
and fire department records were reported.
The principal had called 911 but she didn’t say
The principal had called 911, but she didn’t say
anything about the kids trapped.
The parents turned on the principal.
The kindergarten’s security camera footage was
revealed.
Ashley damaged the panel first.
Then, as the fire was being contained, the
principal showed up.
She hesitated.
Then, something made her turn angry.
She touched the panel, causing a spark.
The fire flared up again.
The parents were furious, surrounding the
く
They punched, kicked, tore at their clothes, and
spat on the principal and Ashley.
Ashley burst into tears, trying to wipe the spit
off her face.
The principal blocked her, trying to protect her.
I frowned.
Why was the principal so protective of Ashley?
Before I could think, the police pulled Ashley
and the principal away.
They thought they were being saved.
Then the police cuffed them.
They were taken to the police car as the
parents cursed them.
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As she was being taken away, Ashley glared at
- me.
“Don’t get cocky!
“Even if I’m arrested, you’re still a husbandless,
childless loser!”
“You had three abortions! You hate kids! You’ll
never work in a kindergarten again!”
My smile faded.
Her words stung.
Three kids…gone.
But a little girl ran to me, hugging my leg.
“You’re wrong! Ms. Sarah loves us! She’s the
best!”
The little girl’s parents noticed she was wearing
く
The little girl’s parents noticed she was wearing
a jacket that wasn’t hers.
I was wearing a thin shirt on a chilly day.
My arms were burned.
The mom almost started to cry, kneeling down.
The dad punched Ashley in the face.
