CHAPTER TWENTY- FIVE

ELLA'S POV

"I'm afraid I didn't actually witness anything improper," I said evenly as all eyes turned to me. "Susan didn't seem to be doing anything concerning or strange from what I could see."

Mrs comfort's mouth dropped wide open with shock, clearly she had been expecting something from me which I failed to say.

But with all due respect ma, I can't spill what you want. Just forgive me.

"Well then Susan, what can you tell us about your appearance in the staff lounge that day."

Principal Stevens turned his gaze to Susan who still couldn't meet anyone's eyes. "Why exactly were you present there?" he demanded sharply.

Susan paled, clearly unsure how to respond. Thinking fast, I cut in.

"Actually sir, you didn't ask what I was doing in the staff lounge either. I was also present, remember?"

Principal Stevens looked mildly surprised but nodded. "Very well, what was your purpose for being there, Miss Thompson?"

I wracked my brain wildly. "Mrs. Lakin had asked me to drop off some stacks o