Chapter 84. Potential

“Oh dear. For the sake of the potential I see in those kids, I am on your side, okay? But my best advice, considering the severity of the situation, is to take your children to another school, a special academy for people with extraordinary psychotic conditions. If not, this is bound to repeat itself under more dire conditions. And the resultant effect would go beyond anyone's control.”

“Point of correction, Dr. Mary. My kids are not psychotic.” Lara cries, but Dr. Mary drifts closer, placing her hand tenderly on Lara's shoulder.

“I understand you are at the beginning stages of grief. You are in shock and denial, but for the sake of those boys, you must rush through it and enter the phase of acceptance as soon as you can. They need you now more than ever.” She takes her phone from Lara. “I hope you understand?”

“I don't know, Dr. Mary. What about the parents inside your office? And recordings from the security cameras?”

“Leave that to me. I wil