As the news spread, a fiery debate ignited across our town. Social media was flooded with outrage, opinions flying from all directions. Some defended Mr. Carter, clinging to disbelief, while others demanded justice, their voices rising above the noise. Suddenly, the spotlight was on the school, the board, and the district attorney’s office.
The pressure was mounting, and I could see the cracks forming in the seemingly impenetrable wall built by Mr. Carter’s family. The school board was forced to respond. Parents gathered at meetings, demanding answers, demanding action. They weren’t just fighting for Lily; they were fighting for their own children.
