Chapter 10: The Accusation Spreads (Tim POV)

I stumbled back from the principal’s door, Lisa’s sob—“Tim raped me”—pounding in my head, her quick glance cutting through me. I turned fast, sneakers skidding on the tile, and bolted down the hall, backpack thumping my back. The bell rang, sharp and loud, doors swinging open, kids spilling out, ...