This was serious. Someone in the lab had stolen someone else’s work, so they had to be careful in dealing with it.
Avalynn, shocked, pleaded with Saul, “Mr. Campbell, you can’t tell anyone! Are you forcing me to death? Please!”
Hannah, who was just leaving, turned around sharply and said, “Avalynn, trying to guilt-trip Mr. Campbell won’t work. If you’re thinking of harming yourself, nobody’s going to stop you. It’s just a lab issue. The school will cover it up. The other students won’t find out. But if you try to claim we’re harassing or slandering you, I have enough evidence to get you expelled.”
As Hannah walked past Avalynn, she muttered, “Looks like you need to learn the hard way.”
Then she left, ignoring Avalynn’s reaction.
Outside, Saul sighed. Seeing Hannah, he tried to comfort her, “My mistake. I didn’t see her true colors. Sorry you didn’t enjoy your dinner.”
“Don’t worry about it, old man,” Hannah replied.
“I just wanted to scare her a bit, so she doesn’t cause trouble later.”
To the others, she said, “Make sure he gets home safe. Text me when you’re there.”
Saul got into his car. As he passed Hannah, he still thought about the research.
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“Don’t forget about the project. Keep in touch, even when you’re in Newfort.”
Hannah waved off his concern.
“Goodbye, Mr. Campbell!”
After everyone left, Hannah turned to go but stopped when she saw Ferdinand still there.
“Why are you still here? It’s late, shouldn’t you be heading back to school?”
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“I’ve missed seeing you. Let me walk you home.” Ferdinand’s voice grew gentler.
Grace’s apartment was close by, so Hannah hadn’t bothered with her car.
She agreed, “That’s great. Grace lives just around the corner. Shall we walk there?”
“Sure.” Ferdinand walked with her.
They walked in silence until Hannah asked, “Ever wonder why I didn’t confront Avalynn right after I found out she plagiarized?”
“I have.” Ferdinand’s tone was cool.
“The old you wouldn’t have hesitated.”
Hannah laughed, “You think you know me?”
“Pretty well.” Ferdinand’s expression turned serious.