She paused, shuddering at the memory. “That’s when your student here,” she pointed towards the boy, “came to his rescue. He didn’t think twice about his own commitments. He chose to save a life. And thanks to him, my son is safe.”

The entire class turned their eyes toward the boy, who was now staring at his shoes, a mixture of embarrassment and pride washing over him. The teacher’s face softened, her previous frustration melting into admiration.

“Is this true?” she asked, her voice now gentle and warm.