Chapter 16 - ENROLLING IN SCHOOL
A week later, Marcus decided it was time for Rory to experience a normal, beautiful childhood like any other seven-year-old.
He enrolled her in St. Jude’s Academy, a prestigious private elementary school nestled in a quiet Chicago suburb.
On her first day of school, Rory stood in front of the bedroom mirror wearing a pristine white pleated dress with a yellow ribbon.
Marcus stood beside her, adjusting her collar with careful, practiced fingers while bodyguards waited downstairs.
"Are you nervous, Rory? You don't have to go if you aren't ready yet," Marcus offered gently.
"I'm a little nervous, Mr. Thorne, but I have my new colored pencils and my bright yellow bow," Rory smiled bravely.
They walked out together down the grand staircase, stepping into the back of a luxury town car waiting in the driveway.
The ride to St. Jude’s Academy was peaceful, passing through tree-lined suburban streets bathed in autumn sunlight.
When they arrived, the headmistress greeted them at the front entrance with a warm, welcoming smile.
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Marcus walked Rory right up to her first-grade classroom door, holding her small hand in his large one until the very last second.
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