When a Mother Loves Her Reputation More
Fenwick, the dean of academics, were both standing behind Mom, their expressions grave.
Leaning down, Mr. Stuart tried to help Mom up. "Ms. Campbell, why don't you head inside first and—"
"Don't touch me." Mom's voice was almost scratchy beyond recognition.
One of the police officers approached her. He crouched down to meet her at eye level and introduced himself as Officer Payne before asking, "Are you the deceased's mother?"
"She's not dead," Mom fired back robotically.
Officer Payne paused for a moment before flipping open his notebook.