What Megan Said

The Shock and Confusion

Sara was stunned into silence. She was completely devoted to her job and to Megan, and she knew she had never spoken those words. She tried desperately to explain that the phrases were not hers, but Julia had already decided. She hung up the phone, told Sara not to come back, and promised to send her final paycheck in the mail.

My daughter was devastated. She sat on our couch, looking pale and completely lost, repeating the toddler’s words to herself over and over: “I never said that. I never even said anything like that.”

I believed her without question. Sara is a genuinely good person who avoids gossiping or judging others. She truly loves children, speaks gently, and is always careful with what she says. I knew she would never say something so hurtful or judgmental. But it was clear that Megan’s words had deeply wounded Julia, and that fact sparked a deep curiosity in me about what was really happening in that home.

A Week of Silence

A few days went by, and Sara still hadn’t received her final pay or heard anything from Julia, whose full name I believed was Julia. Sara tried to reach out via text and email but got no response. The silence was hurting her. It wasn’t just about losing the job; it was about her genuine worry for Megan. They had shared a deep bond over the past six months, and Sara often showed me sweet pictures of them playing, like building towers with blocks or lying in the grass counting clouds.

Sara kept saying, “She’s only two. She doesn’t know how to lie.” Her love for the little girl was clear. I offered to step in and try talking to Julia, but Sara shook her head. “No. It’s done. I just hope she’s okay.”

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