“We need to leave the building,” Arthur said.

He looked at the security guard.

“Let us just walk away right now,” Arthur said.

Claire let her hand drop to her side.

She looked down at the polished marble floor while the group of parents kept staring.

Vanessa gave the security guard a polite nod of thanks.

She turned and walked gracefully toward the main auditorium doors without looking back.

Arthur guided Claire toward the glass exit doors.