C14 A Heavy Heart

Lila's POV

Class had finally ended, and I let out a small sigh of relief as I packed my notebook into my bag. I hoped I wouldn’t run into Abigail and her friends again today. The hallway felt quieter now, and I just wanted to find a peaceful spot to work on my assignment. As I walked down the stairs, my phone suddenly rang. I pulled it out and saw Mom’s name on the screen.

“Hi, Mom,” I said