The principal, Mr. Carter, looked up the moment I stepped into his office.His expression alone told me everything.“Sit down, Allison.”I sat, my fingers tightening slightly around the strap of my bag as my eyes landed on the documents beside him.My scholarship file.A cold feeling crept into my chest.“You’re one of our top students,” he began.I nodded slightly.Then he continued.“But after a report accusing you of cheating and destroying exam scripts, the board is considering withdrawing your scholarship.”My stomach dropped.“That’s not true,” I said immediately, my voice tight. “I would never…”“I know,” he cut in.“But several students claim they saw you.”My fingers curled slightly against my lap.“Because of that,” he continued, “your scholarship will be suspended pending investigation.”Suspended.My heartbeat picked up, uneven.I inhaled slowly, forcing myself to stay calm.“You may go.”I stood, my legs slightly unsteady, and walked out without another word.The chatter
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