Chapter 58. The Confrontation

LILY’S POV 

 The school hallway buzzed with loud giggles, animated chatters and hurried footsteps of children rushing to their various classrooms as I made my way in with my kids. But all that seemed to evaporate as I entered their classroom. 

 The other kids stared at me like I was breaking a sacred rule, probably wondering why I was bringing Liam and Lila directly into the classroom instead of leaving them at the usual drop-off spot outside the school building like other parents. I also noticed some of them casting me curious, almost judgmental glances, saying some things in low voices amongst themselves I couldn’t quite make meaning of. But I couldn’t care less. I was here today on a mission and I’m not living until I accomplish it. 

 Once Liam and Lila were settled in their seats, I leaned down and asked Liam where their class teacher was. 

 “There, Mummy,” he said, pointing confidently toward a door with a sign abo