Chapter 89

Nora POV

The next day, the call comes in while Vincent and I are at work reviewing a procurement report I have already flagged twice.

I know it is bad news the second I see the school’s number on my screen. I stare at it for half a second too long before answering. “This is Nora Calder.”

The principal’s voice is calm and practiced. “Mrs. Calder, we need you to come in. Lucy has been suspended for the rest of the day, effective immediately.”

I immediately drop the pen I was holding. “Suspended? For what?!”

“There has been a complaint filed regarding your daughter.” There is a pause, followed by the sound of papers shifting. “Another parent reported an incident from last week,” she says. “The matter was escalated to administration this morning.”

I close