The classroom door closed behind Officer Ramirez and Olivia, leaving a heavy silence in its wake. Ms. Green stood at her desk, her mind racing with a thousand thoughts. She knew the importance of acting swiftly in such situations, but the gravity of what Olivia had implied weighed heavily on her conscience.
The other students lingered by the door, their chatter subdued and filled with concern. “Do you think she’s okay?” one of the students asked, glancing back at Ms. Green.
“I hope so,” another replied, their voice barely above a whisper. “It sounds serious.”
