A Punch That Changed Everything

Mr. Carter was known for his calm, controlled demeanor, especially in difficult situations. One afternoon, however, his patience was tested when a fight erupted between two students. Mr. Carter rushed over to break it up, but in the chaos, one student suddenly swung at him, landing a punch squarely on his jaw. The classroom fell silent as Mr. Carter stood there in shock. He reported the incident to the administration, and the student was expelled. Though the school took immediate action, Mr. Carter found himself questioning his safety. The experience left him shaken, and for weeks, he couldn’t walk into his classroom without fear of another violent outburst. Despite the trauma, he decided to stay in teaching, driven by his commitment to his students. But things were never quite the same after that day.