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BRIARWOOD SCHOOL**

The students gathered in the hall to pay their respects to Valeria. Her picture was placed on a table surrounded by candles.

"This is the first time we've ever lost a student in such a tragic manner, and it breaks my heart just thinking about it," Principal Laurel mumbled sadly, standing beside the picture with a flower in hand.

"She was a really smart kid despite her misbehavior. She had the potential to become someone great, and I somewhat blame the school management for not doing enough to make sure our students were well-supported. Maybe if we had checked in on her, advised her, and talked to...