Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Quick as a flash , the teacher handed Lemira a set of questions , Timer starts now Lemifa sat down , grabbed a pen , and dove into the test . The office fell into a hushed silence , all eyes on Lemira The teacher , closest to her , watched Lemira work through the math problems , his eyebrows lifting in surprise . The questions were significantly tougher than those on the last exam , yet Lemira was getting them mostly right ! Minutes ticked by Evelina , curious about the offices sudden interest , wandered over and caught sight of Lemira with her test . A bad feeling twisted in her gut She sidled up to Alaric , Alaric , what are you doing ? Is Lemmy doing a retake or something ? Alaric snorted , Exactly . She refuses to admit she cheated . Well make her admit defeat this time . Evelina hurried over to Lemira , Lemmy , dont be so hard on yourself . We all believe in you . You dont need to force yourself .* Lemira didnt respond or even acknowledge Evelina , determined not to let her break her focus . Seeing her words had no effect , Evelina bit her lip and glanced back at Alaric , Alaric , Lemmy is still mad at me . Alarics patience snapped , Lemira , Eves talking to you . Are you deaf ? Lemira looked up , Im taking a test . Cant you see ? Alaric was momentarily lost for words , Eves trying to give you an out . You should take it before you embarrass yourself : Evelina , please dont disturb Lemira while shes working on the test . Lets discuss whatever it is after shes finished , the teacher couldnt stand it anymore and intervened , clearly impressed with Lemiras performance . It seemed increasingly likely that Lemira hadnt cheated after all . Evelina , feeling upset yet trying to play the good girl , said , I didnt mean anything by it . But deep down , she didnt want Lemira to prove that shes capable , couldnt stand the thought of Lemira outshining her , nor could she allow it to happen . As she stood there , skepticism crept in . Lemira couldnt possibly score well , could she ? Yet , witnessing Lemiras recent transformation unnerved her . Finally , time was up . The teacher collected the test and , along with other faculty members , began grading it swiftly . Lemira sat calmly , her emotions steady even as Evelina hovered near Alaric . Detachment had shielded her from hurt . Soon enough , the teacher announced excitedly , We have the results . Evelina peeked over , her heart dark with malice , hoping Lemira had failed . Alaric spoke coldly , If its bad , lets not embarrass us by saying it out loud . No , Lemira did exceptionally well ! This test was even more challenging than the last , and yet she scored higher ! Lemiras anxiety melted away as she heard it , a small smile playing on her lips . Alarics face crumbled as he snatched the test to see for himself . The numbers didnt lie . Lemira had aced it . Evelina , standing on tiptoes , also saw the score and felt a surge of jealousy . Since when had Lemira become so capable ? This was unimaginable ! The principal , an affable old man , declared , The truth is clear . Lemira has made incredible progress through her own efforts . The teacher nodded in agreement , Lemira has indeed been working hard . Alarics expressions flickered like a kaleidoscope , finally settling as he placed the test back on the desk , coming to terms with the fact that Lemira hadnt cheated . Suddenly , Lemira seemed like a stranger to him . The principal coughed , Now that the truth is out , those who slandered Lemira owe her an apology . Evelinas face twisted in embarrassment . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!