Take Off the Mask

The room was dark; no lights had been turned on.

Keira could barely make out someone on the bed, so she immediately turned and switched on the light.

The incandescent light came on.

Keira spotted Jodie at a glance.

She lay quietly in bed, eyes closed, sleeping. Her hands rested peacefully on her chest in a prim and proper sleeping posture.

Keira took a step forward, intending to take a closer look, but the sound of hurried footsteps came from behind her.

Instantly, Aunt South and Taylor charged into the room, one after the other!

Aunt South frowned and lowered her voice in reprimand. "What are you doing barging in like this? Get out now!"

But Keira didn't move. Instead, she approached Mrs. Olsen, observing carefully. "I just happened to come by and wanted to check on Mrs. Olsen."

"How can you be so impolite! What kind of classmate are you?! Really, you are..." Aunt South walked over, blocking her way.