Chapter 51: A Beating Wasn't Enough

The line went quiet for a second. River Lyson gripped his phone and lowered his voice. "How badly was she hurt?" "Nothing serious. She has a couple of scrapes on the back of her hand, but otherwise she's fine." Sophie Casson sounded uneasy. "The other girl's mother is already here, and she's pretty worked up. One of the faculty members is here too. I think you should come in." "Where are you?" "Second floor of the administration building, in the counselor's office." "I'll be there in fifteen." River...