"Will the school accept my explanation?" she said calmly.

"The school will certainly consider it," Benjamin replied, his hand resting on the table, tapping it now and then. It seemed like he was subtly exerting pressure on her.

However, she didn't show any signs of panic and spoke in a composed tone.

"The person in the photo is indeed me. I was ill in the first half of the year and frequently visited the hospital for treatment. It's not unusual to be photographed outside the hospital. I just ...