Fern saw me stop her and immediately assumed I was taking Joy’s side. She lifted her head, disbelief written all over her face. “Zaina…”

“We’ll talk outside.”

I had too much I couldn’t say. I grabbed Fern and pulled open the half-closed door—only to find Sean standing in front of me like a wall.

Fern looked like she’d found her backup. She raised her hand and pointed at Joy. “Mr. Walker, Joy said you won’t support us calling the ...