Cindy had always been a devoted mother, and her ten-year-old daughter, Emma, was the center of her world. She provided the best she could for Emma, including sending her to a good school. However, as time passed, Cindy noticed something strange. Emma started asking for more lunch at school, well beyond what a typical ten-year-old would consume. Cindy was puzzled. She had been consistently providing her daughter with a peanut butter sandwich, an apple, and a juice box, which should have been sufficient.
Growing increasingly concerned, Cindy decided to talk to her daughter about her increased appetite. She asked, “Why are you asking for more lunch?” Emma hesitated but eventually replied, “For a friend.” The introduction of this mysterious friend named Jessica triggered a series of questions in Cindy’s mind. Why did Emma feel the need to share her lunch with Jessica? Was something amiss with this new friendship? Read the full story here ▶
