Chapter 28

Enrica stepped out of the private room. Zack, who had been waiting nearby, immediately noticed her. He strode over, his gaze quickly landing on the red marks on her face and neck. His handsome face instantly clouded with anger. "Did they lay hands on you?" Furious, he was about to charge into the room. "I'll go talk to them! This is ridiculous. It's just a scuffle between kids! Sure, they care about their kid, but that doesn't give them the right to gang up on you!" Enrica quickly grabbed his arm. "Don't go..." He frowned, struggling to contain his fury. "Are you scared of them? With me here, you have nothing to fear. Worst-case scenario, I'll swallow my pride and ask my parents for help. We can still make sure Julian stays in school. But I won't stand by and let them treat you like this!" She shook her head, her voice trembling slightly. "I know you mean well, but... Julian hit Sheila's brother." Zack froze. He knew exactly who Sheila was. This meant the Zuckers were behind th