"What?" Alice's face turned pale with fright. "Is it serious?"
"It's just a blister the size of a thumb. The medical room has already taken care of it. On behalf of the school, I apologize for our negligence," George said sincerely. "She's playing in my office now. When do you think you can come over?"
Alice touched her forehead, feeling a little cold from the scare. "It's okay, I'll come after I eat because I'm outside."
"Okay."
Faith, who had been eavesdropping, turned back to her seat, acting as if nothing had happened.
When Alice finished her call and came back, Faith asked, "Is everything okay?"
"A colleague was looking for me, nothing serious," Alice replied.
After finishing their meal, Alice and Faith left. Faith offered to give Alice a ride, but Alice declined and took a tax
