Chapter 17: Let Her Stay

Under Zack 's emotionless gaze, Amy felt her breath catch in her throat. A suffocating silence seemed to envelop her, leaving her almost unable to breathe. The onlookers, despite their hopes of seeing Amy expelled, didn’t dare make a sound. All they could do was hold their breath and watch the drama unfold. Zack’s unexpected actions stunned Mr. Bailey, as though a bucket of cold water had been dumped over his head. Zack had always been known for his obsession with cleanliness—especially...