The scorching sun cast long shadows as the bell rang, signaling the end of the day's classes. Behind St. Joseph's High School, a group of boys had taken their usual spots on the last bench under the large banyan tree. This was their sanctum, away from the prying eyes of teachers and the rigidity of the classroom.Ravi, the ringleader with a mischievous grin, began the gossip session. Did you hear about the new chemistry teacher? Mr. Sharma caught him sneaking out with a beaker of hydrochloric acid last night. They say he’s making something secret at home.Anuj, always the skeptic, rolled his eyes. Come on, Ravi. That's absurd. Why would anyone do that?Before Ravi could retort, Manu, the quiet observer, chimed in. Maybe he's building a time machine. Imagine that – going back in time to fix your mistakes!The boys burst into laughter, their voices carrying over the quiet field. Unbeknownst to them, Mrs. Gupta, the strict math teacher known for her no-nonsense attitude, was making her way back to the staff room. The sound of their laughter piqued her curiosity, and she stealthily approached their hiding spot.Ravi continued, undeterred by Anuj's skepticism. Okay, what about this? Ramesh from class 10B? I heard he hacked into the school's computer system to change his grades. Principal Sinha is still clueless.Anuj couldn't resist. Now that's more believable. Ramesh is a tech wizard. But do you think he’d really risk getting expelled?Manu nodded thoughtfully. It's possible. Maybe he had no choice. Imagine the pressure his parents