Principal Kate paced back and forth, with her mind running wild with worry as she approached Liam's bedroom. "Liam," she called out with a slightly trembled voice. "You didn't come out for dinner last night, and you're not eating breakfast either." She knocked softly on the door, hoping for a response. But all she got was silence. She sighed and reached for the door handle, but just as she was about to push it open, her phone rang, and the sudden noise made her jump.
She answered. "Hello?" she said, trying to sound composed.
"Principal Kate," came the somber voice of a police officer on the other end. "We're calling to inform you that one of your students died last night. It's Raya."