Mrs. Smith felt stuck between her loyalty to Mr. Thompson and her liking for Jared. She thought, "Jared and his friends are figuring out our secret," but decided not to say anything because it could hurt Jared's schoolwork.
She quickly changed what she was saying. "I mean, Jared and his friends are working on a big project. They need our help."
Mr. Thompson sounded confused. "What kind of project?"
Mrs. Smith took a deep breath. "They’re planning a safety campaign. After that student almost got kidnapped, Jared wants to make sure everyone stays safe."
Mr. Thompson was silent for a moment. "I see. That sounds... good."
Mrs. Smith smiled to herself. She had managed to change the topic. "Yes, it’s very good. Jared is quite the hero. He saved a student from kidnappers last year."
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