Noel I sat in the chair, my head still pounding from the incident, but my focus was entirely on the scene unfolding in front of me. The principal, a man known for his unwavering sternness, folded his hands on the desk and fixed Bridget with a piercing gaze. "Miss Caldwell, I think it would be best if you apologized. Your actions, intentional or not, seem to have led to this outcome, and it’s only fair you take responsibility for the situation." His tone was firm, but there was a note of condescension in it that made my stomach churn. Bridget looked stunned, her face flushing red as she clenched her fists at her sides. "I didn’t mean for this to happen," she said, her voice trembling, though not from fear. It was anger, barely contained. "And I’ve already done more than enough to make u

