A little bit earlier. Hayden stood up. “Ma’am, can you please not sit on that platform?”
“Why, Hayden dear?” Usually, she was strict. When it came to Hayden, her manner of speaking was gentle. He was too charming even for the teachers. “Are you afraid that something might happen to me?”
“Precisely,” Hayden nodded, his face unchanging. “What if those criminals have bombs?” You’ll be the first to take the brunt of the damage. In fact, I think everyone should stay as far back as they can.”
“Okay.” The teacher thought Hayden’s words made sense. “You heard the man. Everyone, go stand on the backside of the room.”
Without saying anything, everyone stood up and heeded Hayden’s words. They were all terrified, and Hayden’s words really does make sense. What if someone is unpredictab
