Although Zachary Preston was very disappointed in Rona Langdon, they had been married for over twenty years. Even if he held some resentment, his anger dissipated after she admitted her fault. He simply said, "Vera may not have grown up with us, but she's our biological daughter. Don't treat her like that again."
Rona Langdon, of course, readily agreed.
At dinner that evening, Rona Langdon even placed some food on Vera Xavier's plate, telling her, "Have some more."
Vera Xavier gave Rona Langdon a curious glance. To her surprise, the woman offered a gentle smile. After dinner, she was even quick to wash the dishes, humming a little tune as she worked, seemingly in a very good mood.
Vera Xavier had always believed that such strange behavior meant trouble was brewing. Today, Rona Langdon was acting far too strangely.
She glanced at Cara Preston, who maintained her usual gentle demeanor and looked perfectly friendly.
