The method Alexis used was unclear to Leonel, but it led to about 20 students either dropping out or transferring in just one day.

On Monday morning, Leonel’s phone was overwhelmed with calls.

The principal and parents voiced their complaints, urging Leonel to speak with Alexis.

Although Leonel felt Alexis might have overreacted, he publicly supported her, politely declining to intervene as requested by the parents.

Yet, the issue persisted.

After finishing the last call, Leonel dialed Alexis‘ number.

She answered promptly, her voice brimming with cheer.

“It’s only ten in the morning, Mr. Douglas.

Don’t you have anything else to do? Is the company going under?”

Leonel chuckled as he lightly scolded her.

from their kids’ school, but Alexis

she was heading

irritated when he ended the call, but he knew Alexis had done it

appreciated

Leonel momentarily distracted

reminded

outlined sharply by the sunlight

still

leave work early at three

going home, he headed to

Alexis was busier than he

the time she finished and went back to

the door and

seated on the

was notably

was, perhaps, a

doorway, Alexis playfully rolled up the document she was holding

Douglas, you’re looking particularly

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