Chapter 202

Terrell's wail was loud enough to startle birds a mile away. Outside, Olivia froze mid-step. That cry—wasn't that from that clingy little kid? "There!" she snapped, stalking towards the supply closet with a face like a thundercloud. One glance through the window, she called out, "Chris?" "Olivia!" Chris beamed at her. "We're okay, don't worry. Terrell and I are both here. I think school's over, and the guy in charge of the closet probably didn't know we were inside." Chris was always the sweet one, even taking the blame off the janitor. The guy locked up on schedule, just doing his job—the teacher must've forgotten to mention the kids had gone in to look for something. "Step back," Olivia told her, her tone flat. She wasn't going to waste time waiting for some principal to show up with a key. She raised her leg and kicked the door open like it owed her money. Scooping Chris into her arms, she asked softly, "Were you scared?" Chris shook her head and pointed to Terrell, who was crying l