A Poor Performance

"I—" Gemma's eyes instantly filled with tears, her face showing the expression of wanting to cry but holding it back. "I don't know what I did wrong to offend Ms. Pruitt. I really apologize."

Poppy sneered, "Stop pretending. There are no men or elders here—who are you trying to fool?"

Poppy's words immediately sparked laughter and agreement from the other young ladies. They were all around the sam