Throw Under The Bus

“Let’s set aside the question of whether Eli actually hit Felix,” Cecilia said, each word crisp and deliberate. “Given his condition, he’s in no shape to be fighting with other children.”

A quiet wave of pity swept through some of the women gathered.

“How could he have developed such a serious illness so young?”

“I remember seeing his livestreams from the hospital. He came across as so polite and gentle. It’s hard to imagine him getting violent.”

“Wasn’t that Jonathan’s account?”

“Yes, but it was later revealed that Eli had taken over his brother’s livestream. That child was absolutely precious.”