"None of my teachers had ever come to my house for a visit. Why now?" Layla mumbled, before getting out of bed swiftly. She went into the bathroom to wash up.
Meanwhile, the teacher scanned the living room of Elliot's mansion.
The interior was simplistic yet elegant, and it was not messy at all even though children's toys were seen at every corner.
Layla came downstairs and beamed as soon as she saw her young, beautiful, new teacher.
"Hello, Layla. I am your class teacher for this term. My name is Leah Kennedy, you may call me Ms. Kennedy." Leah stepped toward Layla and introduced herself. "By the way, I will also be your French teacher.” "Oh... Ms. Kennedy, what happened to my previous class teacher?" "She got promoted," Leah explained with a smile. "Have you finished all your assignments for the holidays?"
Layla felt dizzy by the question but responded regardless, "Yeah. You want to check?"
"I was just asking, but you are more than welcome to show me your work if you want to." Leah beamed at her. "Are your parents home? I tried calling your dad but he didn't answer his phone.”
"My parents went away on a trip. Do you absolutely have to meet with them?" Layla asked warily as she had not a clue why the new teacher was paying her a visit.
"I can just talk to you since they are away." Leah sat down on the couch and invited Layla to sit by her side. "I heard what happened to your family from your last class teacher. You used to have wonderful grades but ever since your parents got divorced, your grades have gone down significantly."
A vacant expression took over Layla's face as though she was still struggling to wake up while listening to Leah's lecturing.
Mrs. Cooper sighed quietly at Layla's expression and went to the kitchen to cook breakfast for her.
Her previous class teacher had spoken to her on the matter before, but she had been extremely gentle ;b&
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