On their way home from the amusement park, Charlotte talked to the children about going back to kindergarten.

After gaining their approval, she met the principal on her own, expressing her hopes for her children could be given equal treatment, and that they would grow happily and healthily.

Ruby assured her not to worry.

The principal also hinted that the Sterlings had already cashed out on their shares in Apple Kindergarten, so the school no longer had anything to do with that family.

Charlotte responded courteously, informing Ruby that the kids would return the following Monday.

On her way home, Charlotte’s emotions were in a slight jumble. Having shares in...