CELESTINE's P O V

As I looked around the classroom, I could tell that everyone had been taken aback by what they had seen regarding my behavior.

‘‘I am well aware that none of you like me, but it is irrelevant to me, and it didn’t affect me in the least, because I do not require anyone's approval in any capacity. But I would want to take this opportunity to tell you that I am now married to Arnold Maxwell, and that you have no doubt heard about the background of my husband...’’

I watched their reactions, and I noticed that some of them bowed their heads. This action indicates...