Mariam’s POV
The first thing I saw when I walked into the classroom was Anthony surrounded by his cronies, and as if it wasn’t enough with the ones he already had, I recognized two of the boys who had bothered me the most during my years at the orphanage.
Were there more?
Why were they here now?
I assumed it had to be part of the Grey Hills orphanage integration process, and now Robert and the others would study with us. Fortunately, things wouldn’t be the same as before because Anthony was my mate, and he wouldn’t do anything against me or my friends from the chess and math club.
I sat next to Spencer, who had saved a seat for Melany and me in the front row, our favorite spot in the classroom. I didn’t want to turn and look at Anthony, who seemed to be whispering with his pals, but a
