No sooner had Corless left than Amirah beckoned Bettie over. “Come here. I need to ask you something."

“What is it?"

“What was going on with you and Lance back in high school?" Amirah looked at Bettie as though she could see right through Bettie.

Bettie blinked innocently and feigned confusion. “What do you mean?"

"I know you too well. You've always disliked homework. How come you asked for tutoring at that time?"