Chapter 61

Stella looked conflicted. She knew that Naomi wouldn't let things go easily. However, she couldn't just expel a child like that, so she forced a smile and tried to ease the situation. "Mrs. Lane, this is just a small misunderstanding between the kids. It's really nothing serious—" Before she could finish, Naomi's expression darkened. She lowered her voice and said, "Ms. Kent, my daughter was hit, and you think that's not serious? Should she lose an arm or a leg for it to be considered serious? "Also, you're their teacher, and you didn't keep an eye on them. If this gets investigated, you'll bear the most responsibility, do you understand? Do you know what my husband does for a living?" The implication was clear—if Stella kept protecting Amber, she would deal with both Stella and Amber. Stella understood the threat in Naomi's words, and her face paled. She knew Naomi's husband held an important position in Marindale. Rumor had it he was some kind of minister. If she offended them,