Amanda Caron (15)

This time, Lola got back late, so Mrs. Bai realized that she had been missing all along. Her guess was that Lola had gone back to her home. She was just about to go and look for her when she saw the girl sneaking back in. 

"Lola?" 

Lola was startled when she heard Mrs. Bai's voice. She had been found out. 

"Mrs. Bai…" 

Mrs. Bai wordlessly took her small hand and led her into the house. She dragged Lola all the way into the girls' room and sat her on her bed then looked at her seriously. "Where did you go today? Do you know how worried I was about you?" 

Lola dangled her legs as she bit her lip. "I'm sorry Mrs. Bai, I will not do it again." 

Seeing her adorable and innocent expression, Mrs. Bai couldn't bring herself to scold her anymore. She could only warn her, "don't ever go out on your own again, okay? It's dangerous."

Lola looked up at her. "But I need to go somewhere else."