AMBER
I could hear Mrs Han’s voice as she gave the boys their suspension while I waited in the inner office.
My heart was racing and drumming with anxiety and questions. But my guilt overpowered my curiosity. Even if I found her decision against the Everdale boys a little too extreme.
Yet I dared not counter for I knew how badly I had also messed up.
My fingers were wet with sweat as my own guilt washed over me in waves. To keep from straining my mind, I started pacing around the office.
The walls of the Head of Department’s office, which had always felt cold to me, now also felt like they were caving in.
By the time Mrs Han finished with the boys and returned to me, she wasn't smiling. Her expression was cold and I couldn't dare look her in the eyes.
She didn't even gesture for me
