Ms. Wilson called me in again.

Logan clearly wasn't showing up, so I walked into the classroom.

Since Oliver wasn't here like the other kids, we video-called him. He was excited at first, but his face fell when he realized Logan wasn't there.

My anger kept building as Ms. Wilson talked about Oliver's excellent performance at school.

Oliver was heartbroken—it was written all over his face. I hated seeing him so upset.

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