"Young man, what do you want to do after you graduate?" EAD Matthews asked, her tone light but her eyes sharp.
Ace froze for a moment, his mind racing. Why was she asking him this now, especially when she didn't even know his name? The question felt completely out of place given the current situation, which only made him more suspicious.
"Ma'am, I plan to join the Marines and serve my country, ma'am!" Ace replied, standing up straighter and throwing in a tone of conviction, hoping that playing the patriotism card might win him some favor with Mrs. Martin.
