Vera Xavier smiled faintly. "For old times' sake, considering how many times you used to call me 'sister,' I'll give you a friendly reminder. If you dare fake a heart attack, I'll expose your act in a second and make your life a living hell. Go ahead and take that gamble if you've got the nerve."
After speaking, she walked straight into the exam hall. Cara Preston wrestled with the decision for a moment, her eyes welling with tears as she glanced at the ice-cold Nathaniel Nathan. When she saw he wouldn't even spare her a look, she finally lost the courage to take the gamble. Biting her lip, she followed into the hall.
Zachary Preston had seen the entire exchange clearly. He sighed to himself. 'The Cara I used to know wasn't like this. I can hardly recognize the person she's become.'
