I held up the test paper and explained it to the teacher seriously, speaking loudly and quickly.
I had explained countless times in my previous life, but no one cared.
The teacher glanced at my paper in shock and asked in confusion, "Kristi, I didn't say you were the one who did it. Why are you so excited?"
I realize my own gaffe.
On the side, Avery clenched her fists with her knuckles turning white and looked at me with eyes full of resentment.
Andreas also looked at me with disappointment.
What? Just because my family was the poorest, I, Kristi Lester, deserved to clean up your mess and take the blame for you?!
After the exam, the teacher announced he would conduct a thorough investigation and deal strictly with any cheaters. Then, without another word, he folded the note, tucked it into his notebook and walked out of the room.
I packed my things and was about to go back to the classroom from the exam room, but someone grabbed my arm and pulled me back.
Andreas was very strong and he pulled me to the corner of the stairs without paying any attention to other people's eyes.
Avery followed, with big tears dripping from her eyes.