The man shifted uncomfortably. “Evan, stop talking.”
But kids don’t stop that easily.
“Dad says it’s a secret for Miss Kelly,” Evan continued.
Whispers rippled across the gym.
“He’s confused,” the father said quickly.
But the woman stared straight at him.
“Why would you be buying expensive handkerchiefs for our nanny?”
Gasps echoed.
“It’s not what you think,” the man stammered.
The woman crossed her arms. “Then explain.”
Just then Evan suddenly pointed toward the entrance.
“Here’s Miss Kelly!” he shouted. “She came like I told her!”
Everyone turned.
A young woman walked into the gym, looking confused by the attention.
The boy’s mother stepped toward her.
“Kelly,” she said sharply. “Have you been receiving gifts from my husband?”
The young woman froze. Her eyes flicked to the man, who shook his head slightly.
Then she straightened.
“Yes,” she said quietly. “For months.”
The room exploded with whispers.
“You told me you were unhappy,” Kelly added to the man. “You said you were planning to leave her.”
The father rubbed his forehead. “This is being blown out of proportion.”
His wife slowly removed her sunglasses.
“You’ve been sneaking around behind my back?”
He said nothing.