Johnny took a deep breath. He thought about all the times he had escaped punishment by blaming someone else or inventing ridiculous stories. At first, those tricks had seemed harmless. Now he understood how much trouble they could cause. “I cheated,” he finally admitted. “I was afraid of failing, and I thought I could get away with it. I’m sorry, Mary, and I’m sorry, sir.”
Mr. Johnson nodded slowly. He appreciated Johnny’s honesty but explained that there would still be consequences. Johnny accepted them without arguing. However, before dismissing everyone, the teacher asked Johnny one unexpected question that would change how he viewed himself.
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