Chapter 284 - Echoes of Yesterday

Logan opened his mouth to retort, but was cut off by the shrill ring of the phone. They both froze, staring at the device as if it were a bomb about to explode. Deonna moved to answer it, her face tight. "Hello? Yes, this is Mrs. Maine." Her expression changed as she listened, a mix of concern and resignation. "I see. Yes, we'll be there. Thank you for calling." She hung up and turned to Logan. "That was Kayla's teacher. She wants to meet with us tomorrow to discuss Kayla's recent behavior and academic performance." The fight drained out of both of them, replaced by shared concern for their daughter. "What time?" Logan asked quietly. "Nine AM," Deonna replied. "Can you make it?" Logan nodded without hesitation. "Of course. I'll be there." They stood in silence for a moment, the weight of their argument and the impending meeting hanging heavy between them. Finally, Logan spoke. "Deonna, I-" He was interrupted by his phone buzzing. With an apologetic glance at his wife, he check