Avery returned home earlier than usual that evening.

Once Laura took Hayden home from school, she picked up Layla and went into the bedroom.

Hayden already knew what was about to happen when he saw his grandmother carry his sister away.

"Give me your bag, Hayden," Avery said as she stretched a hand out to Hayden.

Hayden passed his bag to his mother with both hands.

Avery opened the bag and took out the laptop.

She did not open the laptop, but said, "Uncle Mike told me everything. You've us