Anna took a deep breath, lifting her head to meet the bully’s gaze. Her eyes, previously unassuming and withdrawn, now gleamed with a resolve that surprised even her. The gymnasium, filled with students eagerly anticipating her submission, was about to witness something unexpected.
— You want me to apologize? — Anna asked, her voice steady and clear. The bully laughed, thinking she was about to concede.
— That’s right, on your knees, — he repeated, arrogance dripping from his words.
