Chapter 34

• However, to Ruby's surprise, Mr. Grover's approach to the situation turned out to be rather underwhelming. In the staffroom, he began the conversation by rubbing his hands together, his face still devoid of any discernible emotion. "Ruby, I've heard a lot about you from other teachers," he started, creating an air of anticipation. "But based on what I've seen, at least in my subject, I find it hard to agree with their assessments."
• "I understand, Sir," Ruby responded, attempting to convey politeness and appropriate acknowledgement of her shortcomings.
• "I don't want your understanding alone. What I want is to see improvement," Mr. Grover replied firmly, pointing at her test sheet that revealed a disappointing score. "It's clear that you need help, and it seems you're hesitant to ask for it. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to provide individual tutoring. However, I will arrange for a peer tutor for you. I believe you won't require much time to grasp the concepts—it's rather straightforward. I'll approach Ella about this; she excels in math and has expressed interest in peer tutoring. I'm confident she won't decline the opportunity."