The words were barely out of Jared Woods's mouth when Chelsea Raines pinched his arm. She didn't use much force, but Jared was spoiled rotten and immediately burst into tears with a loud WAAAH.
Everyone else looked over.
Chelsea Raines's brow twitched. "What's wrong, Jared?"
Jared Woods pointed at Chelsea Raines and cried accusatorially, "Mommy, why did you pinch me…?"
Not expecting Jared Woods to be so blunt, a trace of awkwardness crossed Chelsea Raines's face. Luckily, Renee Jennings came to her rescue:
"Jared, your mom just wanted to talk to you. Maybe she accidentally used a little too much force." She smiled and said, "I once got the idea to tie Mona's hair, but I accidentally used too much force and pulled out a few strands. I felt so bad I couldn't sleep that night."
Margaret Jennings nodded in agreement. "Still, it's better to be a bit more careful sometimes. Children's skin is more delicate."
Chelsea Raines nodded humbly.
