Mias POV

The whispers followed me as I walked through the hallways, but something was different this time. There were no sneers, no insults spat in my direction. The usual taunts that had become a part of my daily routine were oddly absent.

The silence wasnt comforting, though. It felt strange, unsettling even, but I couldnt deny the small bubble of relief that formed in my chest.

By the time I reached my locker, I let out a soft murmur to myself. At least one thing they ...