The office was filled with the familiar rhythm of phones ringing, keyboards clicking, printers humming in the background.
Esther stared at the spreadsheet glowing on her monitor, but the figures refused to make sense.
Her thoughts drifted to the twins as her phone vibrated across the desk.
She answered without looking at the caller ID. “Hello?”
“Mrs. Williams?” The woman’s voice was gentle, almost hesitant. “This is Greenfield Academy.”
A knot tightened in Esther’s stomach. “Yes?”
There was a brief pause.
“Please don’t panic.”
Her fingers curled around the edge of the desk until her knuckles turned white.
“What happened?”
“Caleb and Callie started feeling unwell during class. The school nurse has examined them, but we’d like you to come.”
Esther’s gaze shot to the clock on the
