Chapter 31 Focusing on the Peace in the Storm

Carolyn Everyone still hated me but I wasn't going to let that affect me. I had what to focus on and that was what I was going to do. "You are going early to school today." Mrs. Barlow noted as I moved to the dining table to have my breakfast before leaving. I nodded. "I am reading the speech on the founders' day and have to meet early with the teacher." She nodded. "Oh, that's good." She smiled and dished some more portions on my plate. "You should eat more to learn more." I didn't discourage her. I might not have to go to the cafeteria if I had enough to eat this morning. I didn't think I could endure the stifling tension in there just to get some crumbs into my belly. Five minutes later, I was done pushing my food down my belly and bade goodbye to Mrs. Barlow. I breathed in relief when I saw that not much students were at the entrance to the school. That was why I had decided to go early and I was glad that it had worked out. I didn't have to endure the odd glances and silent