Mr. Lavato was triumphant, as if he had seen Monica lost the bet.

He walked out proudly, thinking that Ms. Hanna would let him mock and say nothing as before, but he heard Ms. Hanna said lightly behind him: "Mr. Lavato, how are the students in our class? Don't worry about the students in my class. Monica can do anything she likes. I won't interfere, but Mr. Lavato, why do you always come to my office for hot water, can't you afford it in your office?"

When Mr. Lavato heard that ...