"Is that how you apologize?"

Rose didn't dare defy Andrew, and with Martha's warning glare, she reluctantly apologized again.

"Ma'am, I'm really sorry. It was all my fault. Please forgive me."

Caroline glanced at Martha's awkward situation and decided to let it go. "Never mind, Martha. I'm hungry."

"I'll bring your meal right away." Martha quickly dragged Rose away.

But the tension in the living room didn't fade.

Andrew sat across from her with a stern ...