A Lifetime Of Care

Chapter 52

The art festival for the elementary school students in Haben International School smoothly came to an end in April.

Since Hyunshik left, a new principal came and took his place. She was young, had a round baby face, and was much more open-minded than he was. She usually expressed her viewpoints concisely during meetings and her character was simple and transparent to the teachers and students. She was also very kind, which made everyone feel that the new headmaster was very cute.

Lisa had no class in the morning and stayed behind in the office to correct each student’s weekly journal. She saw that Soobin wrote:

I sat in front of the window and saw my mother came back from the airport.
My gift was an aerial camera.
I valued it, even though there was something that I liked more.
Because, outside, it was raining heavily.
Gales and strong winds are customary.

Lisa had mixed feelings in her heart. She hadn’t expected that the child would be so lyrical and literary, especially for one so young. It seemed that when he grows up, he just might take on Director Jeon’s mantle.

At this time, Taehyung, who was not far away, returned to his seat. She heard him gave a low sigh and saw his head droop, his back emitting helplessness.

She leaned sideways and asked, “What happened? Is there any trouble?”

Taehyung turned his head slightly and saw her concerned look. He frowned and replied, “Every time something happened in class, you’ll ask to help. I don’t know what to say.”

Taehyung was not only a male teacher but the head teacher as well. At this international school, the burden was already very heavy to begin with. However, Lisa felt that there should not be disputes among colleagues.

“There are many things happening with students now, and maybe I can help a little. Besides, I’m not too busy here.”

He seemed to be struggling internally, then he scratched his cheek and said, “There’s a classmate in the classroom...lifting girls’ skirts.”

Lisa heard this and didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “Oh wow. These little ones became hooligans at such a young age.”

“Yes. Your Soobin had such a strong sense of justice that he said a few words to the boy.”

Lisa raised her eyebrows proudly. “Of course. He’s a little gentleman.”

She tapped the pen against her chin, bit her bottom lip, and tried to think of a good solution. As she was thinking, her mobile phone rang.

Lisa took a look to see who had called and saw that the bright screen displayed Jimin's name.

She couldn't imagine why he might be calling her, but she had a bad feeling. Not wanting her suspicion to come true, she frowned and connected the call. “Hello, Jimin?”

Jimin didn’t respond at first, then he said in a low voice, “Yes, it’s me, Mrs. Jeon. Is it convenient for you to talk now?”

Lisa slightly glanced around, her eyes dark. When she spoke, her voice was uneasy. “What happened?”

“Yes, just listen to me slowly, okay? This morning, Director Jeon wanted to give an example to the actors and so...he climbed the roof himself but didn't expect that the tile would not be secure and be slippery. He accidentally fell from the roof to the shed. Fortunately, he fell on a cardboard box. Now he’d just been sent to the hospital in town. "

After listening to this, Lisa’s face became pale. Her forehead was beaded with sweat, and she couldn’t open her mouth for a moment, as if fearing that her mouth would leak out all her fears.