Sophia felt as if she were being publicly sentenced.

She wanted to flee, but Emily pressed her shoulders, keeping her seated.

"How does it feel to be disgraced?" Emily's voice whispered in her ear. Her tone was soft and gentle, but it sounded terrifying. "I'm just giving you a taste of your own medicine, letting you experience what it's like to be bullied. How does it feel?"

Sophia shook her head desperately, trying to stand up, but Emily seemed to have anticipated her move. Emily held ...