Chapter 1973

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

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

Crawford and Miss Crawford.

”

“Thank you, Mr.

Clark,” 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 Stella.

I am truly sorry.

”

Stella 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, Stella remained silent.

Molly, noting Stella’s lack of response, felt a surge of dissatisfaction.

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

She gently urged Joann, “Mrs.

Clark isn’t inclined to forgive you.

Kneel down now!”

Joann’s face was full of unwillingness.

Stella swiftly intervened as Molly poised to act.

“No, Mrs.

Crawford, it’s not necessary.

I can’t bear to see Miss Crawford humiliated.

”

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

If Joann was forced to kneel and apologize today, wouldn’t Stella become an irredeemable villain?

“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,” Stella replied calmly.

“A lot

happened that day.

”

Lucia, unaware of the details, sided with Stella.

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

Kneeling isn’t necessary.

Talking it out is better.

Stella is reasonable.

If you explain the misunderstanding, everything will be fine.

”

Joann was at a loss for words.

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

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

After earning Stella’s forgiveness, she planned to appeal to Bennett.

However, Stella’s pointed remarks left Joann with no choice but to clarify matters.

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

”

With a gentle smile, Stella replied, “Hasn’t that matter been resolved already? And if you want to apologize, Nikolai would be the one you should approach, not me.

”

Joann bit her lip, her fists clenched in frustration.

Stella 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?”

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