CHAPTER 89: NO

"So, how has school been?" Mother asks just after placing my own dish.

I look from her to father, who for now focuses on eating alone.

I'm tempted to bring up Freya's case immediately, but it's the wrong time. My aim right now is to avoid as much conflict as possible while she's still in the

room.

It's something that we need to talk about in private.

"It's been fine. The school's on a short break that will be over in a week." I give a simple response.

She smiles, nodding ...