Thus, Joann found herself needing to seek Ste’s forgiveness to salvage her marriage prospects.


    Waldo directed the butler, “Bring two chairs for Mrs.


    Crawford and Miss Crawford.


    ”


    “Thank you, Mr.


    rk,” Molly said with a polite smile.


    “I’ve brought my daughter here to apologize for her thoughtless actions.


    I’m too ashamed to sit, so I’ll stand.


    ”


    She then whispered to Joann, “Say something.


    ”


    Lips quivering, and with her engagement in jeopardy, Joann sincerely apologized, “I acted rashly that day, leading to a confrontation with Ste.


    I am truly sorry.


    ”


    Ste sensed Joann’s reluctance to apologize.


    Had Joann been genuinely self-reflective, the unfortunate events of that day might have been avoided.


    Unwilling to forgive so easily, Ste remained silent.


    Molly, noting Ste’sck of response, felt a surge of dissatisfaction.


    Despite this, she recognized the necessity of humility in their plea.


    She gently urged Joann, “Mrs.


    rk isn’t inclined to forgive you.


    Kneel down now!”


    Joann’s face was full of unwillingness.


    Ste swiftly intervened as Molly poised to act.


    “No, Mrs.


    Crawford, it’s not necessary.


    I can’t bear to see Miss Crawford humiliated.


    ”


    Ste couldn’t help but admire Molly’s strategy.


    If Joann was forced to kneel and apologize today, wouldn’t Ste be an irredeemable viin?


    “There were some disagreements between Joann and me at the engagement party, but they were just misunderstandings.


    Besides, Joann apologized to me that day.


    I’m curious what you two are discussing today,” Ste replied calmly.


    “A lot


    happened that day.


    ”


    Lucia, unaware of the details, sided with Ste.


    She said to Joann, “You and Ste are both young.


    Kneeling isn’t necessary.


    Talking it out is better.


    Ste is reasonable.


    If you exin the misunderstanding, everything will be fine.


    ”


    Joann was at a loss for words.


    She knew Bet hadn’t identified Matthew’s drugging culprit or the person who pushed Ste into the water; he merely suspected her.


    Joann aimed to smooth things over without mentioning the specific matter.


    After earning Ste’s forgiveness, she nned to appeal to Bet.


    However, Ste’s pointed remarks left Joann with no choice but to rify matters.


    Joann could only stammer, “It’s… It’s about Niki’s evening dress.


    ”


    With a gentle smile, Ste replied, “Hasn’t that matter been resolved already? And if you want to apologize, Niki would be the one you should approach, not me.Content is property of N?velDrama.Org.


    ”


    Joann bit her lip, her fists clenched in frustration.


    Ste said, “There’s nothing more to discuss about that issue.


    As for the other incidents… From what I understand, the Lowell family hasn’t identified the culprits yet, but you insist on apologizing and even considered kneeling.


    You’re not here to confess your crime, are you?”


    Ste’s words were pointed, leaving Joann feeling embarrassed and defensive.