The Master Teacher’s Last Lesson

Summary

I had just walked in the door, still buzzing from a fantastic bowl of Pho, when the text from Tiffany Miller landed.

"Ms. Allen, I saw you eating beef noodles just now. You seemed very happy."

"But shouldn't a teacher find joy in teaching? Shouldn't you be feeling pain when you are away from your students and your classroom?"

"I just feel like you were a little too happy."

Reading that, I nearly choked on my own indignation.

It was my day off. I went out for a bowl of soup. Was I not allowed to smile?