When Estelle was getting ready to leave, she saw Yvonne running happily towards her, saying, “Mommy, are you going to the airport to pick up Christina? I want to go, too!”

Estelle smiled and replied, “Oh, that’s so sweet of you, honey. But Mommy can’t take you with me. It’s chilly outside, and I’m worried you might catch a cold.”

Yvonne pleaded, “But Mommy, I haven’t seen Christina in a long time, and I miss her. I promise I won’t go with you, and we can play with Barbie dolls once we’re at the airport.”

Estelle knelt down, took Yvonne’s little hand, and said gently, “Yvonne, I’m really sorry, but...