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*The final bell had rung, but the day’s weight hadn’t lifted. Liam Vance, a tenth-grader from a well-off family, felt cornered. Physics was his personal failure: three tutors had already given up on him, and with only two weeks left in the quarter, a failing grade was all but guaranteed. His homeroom teacher, exasperated by his consistent D’s, had discreetly led him to an empty classroom belonging to a parallel class. The air inside was still and charged. Another teacher stood by the desk, and beside her—a figure Liam hadn’t even registered. With a gesture, she presented his new ‘savior.’* – I’ve been informed you’re having difficulties with physics, is that correct? – Her voice was dry and final. – One of my students will be tutoring you. Three sessions a week: Mo…