However, she had only been at school for two days. There's no chance of trouble.

Marcus nodded gracefully, "That's a relief."

Before leaving, he turned to the instructor and said meaningfully, "If Laura does get into trouble at school, I won't interfere with your punishments. But if she was framed, it's not up to me what I'll do then." This was an implicit warning to the instructor that the matter had to be handled fairly.

Cold sweat broke out on the instructor's forehead, and she hurriedly said, "Mr. Brown, I know what you mean. Don't worry."

"Okay."

Marcus and Kevin quickly left the office.

The instructor swallowed and tried her...