Chapter 79 A New Friend.

Lily sat quietly at her desk, her head resting on her hand as she stared out the window. The day outside was sunny and bright, but inside, she felt a swirl of emotions. The bullying had subsided after her parents stepped in, but the weight of everything that had happened still lingered in her heart. She couldn’t shake the feeling of unease every time she passed Sophia in the hallway. Though Sophia and her friends had been warned by the school administration and were keeping their distance, Lily still felt the sting of their past words. Suddenly, the door to the classroom creaked open, and in walked Sophia. Lily tensed, her heart beginning to race as she caught sight of the girl who had caused her so much pain. But something was different today. Sophia wasn’t flanked by her usual group of friends, and there was a look on her face that Lily couldn’t quite place. She almost looked… nervous? Sophia hesitated by the door, glancing around the room before her gaze finally landed on Lily. Sh