Grace looked at Richard and spoke softly, “Oliver got into a little misunderstanding at school today.”
Richard’s heart skipped. “A misunderstanding?”
Grace nodded. “He was trying to stand up for a friend who was being bullied. Things got a bit out of hand.”
Richard felt a mix of pride and concern. “Is that true, Oliver?”
Oliver nodded, his eyes fixed on the floor. “I didn’t want them to make fun of Max. He’s my friend.”
Richard’s heart swelled with a mixture of emotions. He knelt beside his son, placing a reassuring hand on his back. “Standing up for your friend was very brave, but you should always be careful, okay?”
