“Why does Professor Hansley only bully you? Don’t you think maybe it’s something to do with you?” one student asked bluntly.

Regina froze, her carefully rehearsed victim act faltering for a second.

Don’t you think saying something like that is pointless? she thought bitterly.

But before she could speak, her usual flatterers jumped to her defense.

“Stop bullying Regina! She’s kind and gentle. Have you forgotten what Professor Hansley did to her on the first day of ...