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Politely clasping both hands around hers, I introduce myself in what I hope is a calm voice

“It’s nice to h I’m sorry it has to be under these circu I decide to be upfront “There is no excuse for the way ize for her actions”

Her eyes groide, and the rest of the room seems to fade away

“Thank you, Mr Nelson,” Tilly replies in a soft and vulnerable voice “I appreciate your concern Thank you for co today”

We sit down, but the way she’s looking up atto be more than what I planned for

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Tilly

Thison forever Wasn’t it scheduled to be thirty un to stand still?

I hate the feeling of being the victim in the room The way people tip-toe around their words, the sorrow in their eyes when they look atto be horribly uncomfortable! That’s why I refused to co called a pig y from Sam I want to hit her! I want to hurt her back the way she did me

But that isn’t who I aht fire with fire I will just accept that I’er person in this case I ao somehow But for now, I’m stuck in this room

There is one thing that’s takenPrincipal Hartman talk about the incident with Sa I see hiesturing to Sam or me with his hands, but the roo feels just a little out of focus Everything, except for Mr Nelson I see hieous

I realize it’s majorly weird that I am attracted to my bully’s father But how could I not be? He’s far better looking than the male models on the covers of ot jet black hair and piercing blue eyes And don’t even get me started on his picture-perfect physique… Michael Nelson has the body of a warrior, with broad shoulders, a wide chest, and long legs I felt like I was going to melt into a puddle at his feet when he introduced himself to me Chills raced up my spine when he took my hand in his, and was it just me, or did he look at me in that way?

Tilly, that’s insane He’s just a concerned parent

Of course, I’, but I desperately wish I could meet someone like Michael Nelson in real life I would fall head over heels for a guy like this

Plus, he’s kind Mr Nelson apologized towhen he ca with Sa seriously It’s touching, and in a way, it ood, like he cares for ood dad who’s had the unfortunate luck to father Sam God bless his poor soul

“So, Ms Nelson,” I hear Principal Hartin as I force myself back into the conversation “What do you have to say about all of this?” He peers at her from behind his desk

Sa slouched over in her chair Her head is down and her shoulders slumped Someone off the street would probably think she feels sorrow and guilt regarding the situation, but I know better The bitch is acting She’s an awful person, but also an intelligent one And she kno to get out of the holes she digs herself into It is like a dog that flattens its ears and pulls its tail between its legs after peeing on the floor, only to run into the next rooain one hour later That’s Samantha

“I’ to do,” she says in a quiet voice without lifting her gaze from the floor

Nope I don’t believe it for one second While the apple didn’t fall far from the tree looks-wise, Sam just doesn’t exude the same sincerity as her father does

“And what about you Ms Mortensen, do you have anything else you’d like to say on thetowards me