The Suspicion That Something Changed
Mackenzie typically adored the sensation of her waist-length hair cascading freely, and she delighted in the attention from her peers who enjoyed combing and styling her locks during break time.
Yet, Valerie couldn’t shake the suspicion that something had changed. Were the other girls now treating Mackenzie unkindly out of envy? Valerie understood all too well the tendency for young girls to succumb to jealousy and turn to bullying. She grappled with the uncertainty of what might be troubling Mackenzie.