Chapter 10

Ms. Cressen broke out in a cold sweat. At first, she was overjoyed to learn about Ken's attendance that day, as she hoped to get promoted for taking great care of Tanner. Alas, her plans were ruined, and it was all Tanner's fault. She wouldn't have ingratiated herself to the wrong Rosenbloom if he hadn't misled everyone into thinking he was Ken Rosenbloom's son. Treading cautiously, she simpered and promised she'd never make that mistake again. Now that things were almost wrapping up, Herbert jumped out to mediate. After all, Ms. Cressen was objectively a good teacher. Besides, I didn't act like I wanted a change in my homeroom teacher. "Ken, I'll apologize to you on Ms. Cressen's behalf. If you dislike her, we can terminate her contract after Pearl graduates. Your daughter has adjusted to her environment. We wouldn't want to change the homeroom teacher and affect the entire class!" Ms. Cressen shot my dad an eager look. He turned to me. "Pearl, what say you?" "I think Herbert's