Chapter 5

The next morning, when I took Sidney to register at the Maplewood Academy, the entrance was lined with luxury cars.

This was the most exclusive kindergarten in Oakwood City, with annual tuition equal to three years of an average person's salary.

Only kids from wealthy or influential families could even dream of getting in.

Sidney, with his new backpack and holding my hand, looked up at me with bright, excited eyes.

"Mom, this place is so big," Sidney said.

"Do you like it?" I asked.

"I love it!" he replied.

The principal came out personally to greet us. "Ms. Andrews,…