My Teacher Threw My Report About My Marine Dad’s Dog in the Trash and Made Me Apologize—Then Scout Walked Into Our Classroom

You decide what belongs in the report.”

The phone lit again before Clara could answer.

Ben’s name appeared.

Lauren handed it to her.

“Ask him.”

The video connected at 7:15, then froze with Ben’s face turned halfway toward the camera.

Behind him, Clara could see part of Scout’s harness hanging from a hook.

“Clara-bug?”