Sophia lied right in front of Grace, clearly feeling a little uneasy about it. "Mom, maybe you can take me to school next time," she said.

Grace replied, "Sure."

It actually worked out since she and Christopher were heading in the same direction.

They left together in the same car.

Christopher had already missed morning study period, so he started reciting his lesson in the car.

He kept stumbling over the words, and Grace ...