Naomi Kenway's heart clenched when she heard Ian crying. But when she looked down and met his gaze, she saw no trace of tears in his big, beautiful, dark eyes—only a glint of cunning.
Naomi Kenway relaxed slightly and decided to play along, seeing the act through to the end. She gently patted Ian's back in a comforting gesture, her gaze sweeping over Renee Jennings. "Sweetheart, we can't get upset over petty people with no class. Please don't cry, Ian. It breaks Mommy's heart to see you like this..."
Ian Shaw's crying grew louder. "Everyone misunderstood me," he wailed. "Will no one want to play with me anymore..."
Carina Sanders immediately ran over from her seat to comfort him. "Of course not, Ian! Don't cry. The person who should be crying is the one who framed you, not you!" As she spoke, she shot a resentful glance at Renee Jennings.
