Lucy froze. She then remembered that Laura had made a bet with Henry earlier.

She clenched her fists and growled, "Didn't Laura just take her job and substitute for her in class? I can't believe she's targeting Laura like this."

Laura acted calm as she calmed Lucy.

"Don't be angry. It's the same for me wherever I take the test. It doesn't matter."

......

Mrs. Boote approached the Director of Instruction and asked expectantly, "Can I request a separate classroom from the principal?"

The director of instruction saw what she was thinking, and he retorted with exasperation, "Don't you even think about it! Don't you dare treat Laura special just...