A Father’s Promise
The principal apologized over and over, nearly in tears himself.
“Mr. Hayes, I assure you—this will be dealt with immediately. Mrs. Aldridge will be removed from the cafeteria and suspended pending investigation. I had no idea—”
“You should have known,” Leonard said sharply, though not unkindly. “These are children. You are entrusted with their safety.”
His voice softened as he kissed Lily’s forehead.
“No one… NO ONE gets to hurt my daughter.”
The principal nodded
“And no one will again. That’s a promise.”
