Lily POV
The moment the front door slammed behind Luna Helen, Emma came rushing into the office, her face pale with terror and her hands visibly shaking. Behind her, I could see Mrs. Patterson and Anna hovering in the hallway, their expressions equally fearful.
"Miss Lily," Emma whispered, her voice trembling. "Are we... are we going to lose our jobs? What did Luna Helen say?"
I sighed deeply, feeling the weight of everyone's anxiety pressing down on me. The last thing I wanted was for these kind people to suffer consequences for my poor decisions.
"Everything is fine," I said, forcing reassurance into my voice. "Luna Helen was here about something else entirely. Nothing to do with any of you."
Emma searched my face, clearly wanting to believe me but still terrified. "You're sure? She looked so angry when she arrived."
"I'm sure," I lied smoothly. "She was just... concerned about my academic progress. Pack politics, nothing more."
