Chapter 88. Facts and Figures

“Chris, it is true.” Lara moans.

“Oh, you mean you don’t even trust your children to be incapable of such a thing?”

“I did not say that.”

“Exactly. Yes, it is possible that they got into a fight, but to inflict such severe harm that sends a few kids into a coma is not possible. I am a doctor, Lara. Read my lips, it is impossible!”

“I saw the video, Chris!” Lara shoots back and he freezes. “They have concrete evidence that can ruin our children’s lives forever.”

Chris’ brows furrow in confusion. “You mean, you saw them do it?”

“Yes,” Lara concurs.

“How?” His eyes are widened in disbelief.

“I don’t know how to explain it to you but they were being bullied by kids older than them. Then they stood up for themselves but things got out of hand pretty quickly.”

“Did they hit those boys with harmful tools? A piece of metal or… You know…”

“No, babe. With their bare hands.”

Chris’ jaw drops in incredulity. He paces around short