Chapter 54

The crowd couldn't help murmuring among themselves. They cast strange looks at Margaret. At that moment, Margaret wished she could disappear into thin air from the shame. Margaret's father stood among the crowd. His face showed disappointment. Upon seeing her father, Margaret clung to him like a lifeline. "Dad, help me... Please help me." Her father's face flushed with anger. He pushed Margaret away and turned to address Esmond. "I'm terribly sorry, Mr. Newton Senior. Margaret has just returned from abroad and has not quite reacquainted herself with our ways yet, causing embarrassment for everyone." Chandler slowly approached. "Just because she's unfamiliar with our customs, does that excuse her actions?" His tone was calm, but his words were sharp. His question made Margaret's face turn pale. "Chandler, I..." Margaret bit her lip. She realized it was too late. She had already shot herself in the foot and left a bad impression on Chandler. Margaret was filled with regret,