Chapter 236:
The stifling atmosphere in the room left Vera feeling deeply depressed. She now realized that some problems were far more troublesome than she had initially thought.
However, she was reluctant to step forward and do anything at this moment. Despite the emotional distance that had grown between her and Gap due to his betrayal, they were still legally married, and she had to bear part of the responsibility.
Even if it was just a small portion, it was enough for her to keep secrets, especially for the sake of their child.
In the Baylor Federation, many deep-seated societal issues existed, though they were rarely reported.
Not reporting them didn't mean they didn't exist. The most severe issue was school bullying.
Children with "stains" were particularly vulnerable to bullying, and even teachers often turned a blind eye.
Among these "stains," having a father who was a criminal and currently serving a sentence ranked the highest.
This meant that a child had no male protector. In this male-dominated society, this situation signaled to everyone that bullying the child or even his mother wouldn't cause much trouble.
No burly man would storm into the school with a baseball bat to teach those bastards or teachers a lesson, nor would a well-dressed man with a lawyer sue the students and the school.