Dominic stood up slowly after saying something else to Leo that made him grin again.
Then he patted Leo’s hair lightly.
Something unpleasant twisted in my chest immediately.
Leo didn’t pull away.
If anything, he looked comfortable.
Too comfortable.
Dominic’s mouth curved faintly before he moved toward the next child while teachers and parents continued watching with polite smiles.
I forced my feet to move again.
My heels clicked quietly against the floor as I walked toward the parent section.
Some people noticed me immediately.
A few smiles.
A few glances.
Too many stares.
I ignored all of them and sat down calmly, crossing one leg over the other while adjusting my bag on my lap.
At the front, Dominic reached the next student.
He offered the little girl his hand.
“What’s yo
