(Author's POV)
Sienna arrived at the kindergarten gates five minutes before dismissal.
The Everett family driver was already there, leaning against the black sedan with his arms folded. He spotted her and straightened up.
"Mrs. Sienna," he said. "I didn't know you'd be coming today."
"I'm taking Rosalind to dinner." She kept her voice pleasant. "You can head back."
The driver's expression shifted. "I'm sorry, but Mrs. Victoria gave specific instructions. Miss Rosalind is to come straight home after school. It's been the standing rule since - well, for quite some time now. I'd need to get confirmation before-"
"I'm not asking you to break a rule. I'm telling you I'm handling it."
"I understand that, ma'am. But if you could just call Mrs. Victoria directly, I'd feel better about-"
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