You came back from school after receiving your report card. But there was no chance you’d let her see it. As you entered the house, you attempted to tiptoe past the kitchen where she was making dinner. However, just as you thought you were in the clear, you made one wrong step and the floor creaked.

Miss Circle snapped her head around, her gaze locking right onto you. “Put your report card on the table,” she spoke in a clear tone. There was no escape from her knowing about your report card now.