Anna’s POV
A month ago.
I burst into the principal's office, my heart pounding in my chest. "Where is my daughter?" I demanded, panic making my voice sound shrill. "What do you mean she didn't show up this morning?" The principal looked up from his desk, his expression grave. "Please, calm down, Mrs," he said, his voice soothing. "I'm sure there's an explanation for all of this." I felt my hands shaking as I struggled to catch my breath. "Please," I said, my voice hoarse. "Just tell me what's going on."
“I think there’s a mix up somewhere,” the principal said with a hushed tone.
"But she got on the bus this morning!" I exclaimed, my voice rising. "How could there be a mix up? How could you not know where she is?" The principal held up his hands, trying to calm me down. "Ma’am, I unde
