Ava and Amelia accompanied John to the school clinic, concern etched on Amelia’s face. As the nurse tended to John's wound, Amelia's emotions boiled over. "I'm so pissed, Ava! I can't contain the tears," she whispered, pretending to cry.

Ava played along, offering comforting words. "Calm down, Amelia. Thank God John is okay. It could have been worse."

Amelia's anger and indignation poured out. "How can they treat my kid like that? I'll make sure the school knows about all this. ...