One Step Ahead

Nathaniel promised Cecelia in all seriousness.

She nodded. "I believe you didn't do all of that on purpose. As for my college withdrawal…"

"What is that all about?" Nathaniel immediately played dumb. "Nothing like that has ever happened. I'll call Mr. Baxter right away to clear things up.

"It doesn't matter what your grades are—you can always study and improve yourself. I won't allow our college