The Queen They Buried

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

The opening exam on the second day proceeded as scheduled.

This time, instead of grouping students by grades as usual, the school randomly assigned everyone to different exam rooms.

Aubree’s seat was tucked away in the far corner of the classroom, hardly noticeable. In front of her sat a bespectacled boy, exuding the unmistakable look of a science whiz.

As the bell rang, the last paper was collected, and the invigilator stood on the podium, announcing, “You can go home after the exam. Classes resume this afternoon, and the results will be out soon.”

The teachers at the school were efficient, usually releasing results by the afternoon of the exam day.

Aubree strolled at the back of the crowd. Just as she was about to leave the exam room, the glasses guy in front of her suddenly turned back and glared at her unfriendly.

Aubree was puzzled.

She didn’t remember knowing this guy.

The glasses guy didn’t say anything, just gave her a look before turning and leaving.

teachers were busy tallying scores. The first class after lunch was a self-study session for the whole school. Some restless students had

Class 13 were also distracted, discussing

A girl with twin ponytails came running back, panting. “Someone cheated

she finished, the

the speaker’s gaze had already shifted

answer didn’t

“After tallying the scores, the teachers found Aubree ranked 89th. Then

her exam room was recently broken, so there’s no solid evidence, but the person in front of her

do as well as someone who just came back after two years of art studies? If she didn’t copy

of the grade to be sitting right in front

that guy was

remained calm. She only cared about her 89th place, which was

to score nearly full marks. This

by her lack of panic. ‘Did she

Chapter 15

to relay a message. Go to the office; the school has

up and walked straight out, seemingly deaf to the chatter behind

thinking that on the enrollment form, the family contact was Bryan’s number.