Faye’s assistant chimed in enthusiastically, “Madam, Sir truly adores you. Knowing how much you love beauty, he went out of his way to commission a special pregnancy-safe nail gel. It’s truly enviable!”

“What’s there to envy? Teacher loves to meddle and fuss over everything. It drives me insane!” Faye Moon declared smugly.

The assistant continued showering her with compliments.

Noelle stepped forward and politely said, “Mrs. Lockridge, ...