Chapter 45

Dermot’s POV

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. My mind raced as I tried to process the words. Had I really just been given the responsibility of handling the bullying case? It felt surreal.

“Dermot, your words impress me,” he said, patting my shoulder. His voice was steady, full of authority. I stood there, barely able to hide the shock on my face.

“Expelling is the perfect punishment for bullies.”

I nodded slowly, trying to match his serious tone, though inside, I was still reeling.

“You’ve shown true leadership and compassion. I can see you genuinely despise bullying,” he continued, his eyes locked on mine, searching for something deeper in my response. “Your conviction shines through in every word.”

I swallowed hard. Conviction. I had no idea my words carried that much weight. I had simply spoken from the heart, wanting to see fairness and justice served. And now, here I was, being entrusted with something bigger than I could’ve imagined.