(Avery)
I stood when Ms. Carter called my name. My hands felt a little warm, but I took a deep breath and picked up my notes. The class went quiet as I walked to the front. Some of them looked curious, others bored, and a few, like Serena, were watching with that same smug smile I knew too well.
“Alright, Avery,” Ms. Carter said kindly. “You may begin whenever you’re ready.”
I nodded and looked at the class. “Good morning, everyone. My project is about how teamwork and trust build success in business.” My voice came out clear, which made me feel better. I looked down at my notes again, ready to start the first point.
I have been working on this project before everything changed in my life, before I found out that I had a family searching for me. Now I get the chance to showcase it in f
