Aria Grant spoke with such cautiousness that even her gaze was tentative, for she truly felt it absurd to say such a thing. But what else could she do? Even if it was as silly as playing house, she couldn't allow her child to be wronged!
"Okay, I'll find another opportunity to communicate with Thomas Yates."
Aria had merely made an offhand remark, but to her surprise, George Flack agreed so readily. She was moved, suddenly hugging George.
"I'm so sorry, George. If I hadn't been equally stubborn, you wouldn't have to go talk to Thomas Yates again."
But George knew Aria's predicament and gently comforted her, "Silly, these are the things I should be taking on!"
...
Meanwhile, in Ivy Grant's room, the two little girls were out with their paper and pens. Ivy was writing down the names of her female classmates.
Sophia was there making reminders.
