Chapter 17

Elena's heart raced as she rushed towards the school, her mind filled with worries and fears. As she arrived, she could feel a sense of urgency in the air. She quickly got out of the car and rushed towards the entrance, heading straight to the principal's office.

As she burst through the doors, she was met with a scene that made her blood boil.

As soon as the group of bullies' parents saw her, their faces red with anger, they were shouting and pointing fingers at her. "You're the mother of that bastard, aren't you?" one of them sneered.

"So this is the mother of the thug son!" another one added.

Elena's eyes widened in shock as she took in the scene before her. Charles was sitting quietly, his head down, surrounded by boys with bloodstained shirts. She rushed towards him, her heart aching with worry. "Charles, what happened? Are you okay? Are you hurt?" she asked, trying to keep her voice calm.

Charles looked up, his eyes filled with tears. "Mom, I... I didn't start it, I swear," he s