Trouble

In "Trouble," a short story by New York Times bestselling author Janelle Brown, Polly becomes increasingly concerned about her fourth-grade daughter's friendship with Sylvie, a classmate whose lifestyle raises red flags for her. As Polly navigates her apprehensions about Sylvie’s flashy appearance and questionable parental oversight, she learns that the reality of family dynamics is often obscured by surface judgments. This story is part of the collection We Could Be Heroes, which explores the complexities of intentions and the unforeseen consequences of personal choices.