But at the end of the day, Rona Langdon was still Vera Xavier's biological mother. Filial piety was a deeply ingrained virtue. Anyone who dared to strike their own parent in public—even if justified—would immediately be in the wrong. They would be endlessly condemned by everyone.
And Rona Langdon knew Vera wouldn't dare to hit her in public, which was why she could act so brazenly.
Vera Xavier used every ounce of her strength to suppress the violent rage bubbling inside her. Taking a deep breath, she let tears stream down her face as she sobbed, "Mom, how can you say that about me! The decision about Cara cheating yesterday was made by the proctor and the principal, and the official notice was issued by the Education Bureau. Are you questioning the impartiality of the Bureau's leadership?"
The onlookers had been whispering and pointing at Vera Xavier, but now they perked up, amused. So, the girl who was disqualified for cheating yesterday was this woman's daughter!
