Elena's POV.

　　It's Derek.

　　The principal's hand dropped the stamp, and a look of surprise crossed his face.

　　"Oh, Mr. Derek, I didn't know you were coming over," he said, rising from his seat with a forced smile.

　　Derek shook hands with the principal, his gaze flicking towards me for a brief moment. I gave him a tight smile, hoping for some sign of support, but his expression remained stern, unreadable.

　　My heart sank, knowing he ...