Riley’s pov
The morning started just like the last one. The whispers, the stares, the muffled laughter. I thought it would die down after the first day, but I was wrong. As I walked down the hallway toward my classroom, I could still feel eyes burning into my back. I tried to ignore it, pretending not to hear the murmurs as I hurried along.
By the time I reached the classroom door, my chest felt tight. I inhaled deeply, trying to calm my nerves. Stepping into the room didn't make it any better, if anything, it was worse. The stares and whispers followed me inside. My heart pounded as I looked for an empty seat. I was determined not to repeat yesterday's mistake. I didn't want to get kicked out again, and I didn't want to sit anywhere near them. The triplets.
The nurse's warning still ec
