~Avery~ As soon as Allison sighted my car, she bounced up from the wooden bench she had been sitting on for God knows how long. If only Scott hadn't made my go through that long route, I'd have been here on time.

She flapped her hand up and down in excitement while running towards my car. So much excitement for her first day in a new school. I slowed down and parked at a nice spot.

Unfastening my seat belt, I stepped out of the car only for her to crash into me.

“Mummy!!”

I crouched ...