Chapter 67

Giselle staggered, barely keeping her footing. Still, she managed to avoid falling to the ground. When she looked up, she immediately recognized the couple in front of her—Ruby's brother, Elmer Lockwood, and her sister-in-law, Kayla Webster. She thought, "Good grief." She had always known Ruby was trouble, but it turned out the whole Lockwood family was cut from the same rotten cloth. Giselle said calmly, "I was just passing by. Your son suddenly came speeding toward me on his skateboard, and I almost fell trying to dodge him. By the time I regained my balance, he was already on the ground. You should be the one apologizing to me." Giselle looked at them with bright, expectant eyes. But soon, she was reminded of one harsh truth—when a child acted out, it was never just the child's fault. It was the adults who had failed first. Kayla suddenly raised her hand to slap her. Giselle's expression shifted instantly. Six months in the psychiatric hospital had taught her that if she did