I Won a Five-Star Island Vacation

“Time to learn.”

The world slowed.

I remember the sunlight on the pool.

Sophie raising her phone.

Ethan saying, “Dad, don’t—” but not moving.

Frank’s face, red and pleased with himself.

Leo’s terrified eyes finding mine.

Then Frank threw him.

Not guided him.

Not lowered him.

Threw him into the deep end.

Leo hit the water with a splash that silenced the pool.

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