The principal’s reconsideration seemed to lighten the tension in the air, if only slightly. Questions buzzed around Landon’s mind like persistent bees, each one louder than the last.
“Why didn’t he ever tell me?” Landon’s voice broke the silence, fragile yet firm.
Duke shrugged, a gesture heavy with untold stories. “Some things are hard to talk about.”
The acknowledgment of unspoken histories resonated with many in the crowd, private battles echoing in the shared silence.
