It took a few minutes before Cynthia stopped crying. During that time, poor little Kate was drenched in snot and tears. After the older woman regained her composure, she properly apologized for what she did to Kate.
Her apology was so moving that even Stella wished that she had some popcorn, while watching the drama unfold. Kate, on the other hand, was having a hard time to keep her face straight.
"You see, I started teaching in this school five years ago…"
Kate lightly coughed to prevent the older lady from telling her life story. First she was not in the mood, second she was not interested. What she wanted to know was why the proctor was looking at her as if she was the Messiah who came down to the world to save humanity.
"Ma'am, why are you looking for me?" Kate asked. "Didn't you tell me that you would lose your job if you left the examination room during the exam?"
