It was no surprise to me that Wynne blocked my path. If Aubrey thought I was behind Wynne’s dismissal, surely Wynne would think the same.

She wore a white coat with her hands in her pockets, and I eyed her warily. “It’s all your fault! You caused me to lose my job. How could you be so malicious?” Wynne said, pulling her hands out of her pockets.

I noticed her movement and stepped forward, hitting her wrist with the lesson plan I was holding.

Clink!

A transparent bottle fell to the ground, spilling its contents everywhere.

I called security as Wynne lunged at me, trying to grab my phone. “It’s...