The Lecture bell rang !
" I need to go " she murmured slowly,
I nodded,
As we walked towards the lecture hall, I could see the fear still etched on Violet's face. I knew she didn't want to attend the class, but she felt like she had no choice, not with Professor Johnson watching her every move.
"It's okay if you don't want to go," I said, trying to reassure her.
But Violet shook her head. "I can't let him see me this weak," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
I smiled at her, my heart aching with the pain she was going through. "You're not weak, Vi," I said. "You're strong, and you're brave. And I'm here for you, always."
As we entered the lecture hall, I could feel the tension in the air. Michael was there, sitting in the front row, his eyes fixed on Violet. I could see t
