“Did you give it? Because either you did, and it wasn’t a good enough reason, or you didn’t,” Cade replied tersely. “As the professor, it’s kind of his prerogative to accept your work or not. Late or not. And to not accept reasons for not completing the assignment. But if you’re really that pressed about it and think he’s being unfair, the University has a grievances board you can take it up with and possibly even offer that compromise.”
Lottie’s eyes narrowed as Cade began to justify the professor’s actions. “Whose side are you on here? I didn’t ask for a lecture and no I didn’t ask for permission in advance, the start of my trip was rather…. unexpected. As far as I knew I had done everything necessary and now this.” The idea of going to the board didn’t appeal to her at all. She needed to keep a low profile, not sure the university would be particularly impressed with her reason for leaving so abruptly. “I can’t imagine there’s a compromise to be made. It’s shut up and do it or leave.”
Lottie's wild adventure 