A Bloom of Thorns
Holly could not bring herself to meet Sabrina's eyes, murmuring an apology, "I'm sorry, Ms. Douglas, I-"
She caught a glimpse of Sabrina raising her hand and braced herself, closing her eyes.
In the silence filled with Cecilia's anticipation, Sabrina's hand did not come down in a slap but instead rested gently on Holly's cheek.
She then shot a stern look at Yoel standing aside.
"Look at Holly, her eyes are all red. Have you been picking on her?"
Yoel could only muster a wry smile.
Holly, in disbelief, glanced at Sabrina.