Luckily, everything got sorted out. If it hadn’t, Ashley holding onto the fact that Elaine bit her would’ve been a big problem.

“Elaine, it’s okay.” Bianca knelt in front of Elaine, gently tapping her nose. “But remember, you can’t bite people. That’s not how we solve problems.”

Elaine sniffled, clearly upset. “She said I’m rude. I won’t let anyone say that especially if it reflects how Mommy raised me!”

Bianca understood. “Elaine, did you think she was being mean to your mommy?”

Elaine nodded firmly. “Yes, my mommy’s been through a lot. I won’t let anyone be mean to her. I have to protect her!”

It turned out Elaine wasn’t...