Chapter 77 The Chairman's Verdict

Toby's mother looked ashamed. She nodded gratefully. "Thank you, Ms. Vance."

The other parents stood by, their expressions a mixture of relief and shame. In that moment, being spared the humiliation of kneeling felt like having their last shred of dignity returned.

A few children shuffled forward nervously. "Leo, are you really leaving Oakridge Kindergarten? To be honest... I don't really want to