Cole’s POV

By the time Madilyn’s parents are escorted into my office, I already know how this meeting will end, and that makes me a little sad, because no matter how many times I am forced into situations like this, no matter how often I am the one who has to say no when people are desperate enough to beg, it never becomes easier, and it never stops hurting. I know the desperation of parents. I would beg for my children, but if they did something as Madilyn did, I would let them have to ...