My stepson begged me, “Don’t marry my dad.” The reason made me faint at the altar.

Academic difficulties

Mrs. Parker consulted her grades with a worried look on her face. “His grades have been dropping,” she admitted. “He’s been very distracted in class lately.” The words didn’t surprise me, but hearing it out loud hurt. Subjects where he used to shine had become a struggle. I thanked him for his frankness, mentally recording every detail. It was clear that Tim was facing something bigger than a simple bad mood.

Academic difficulties