"What happened?" asked Henson with a soft voice as he looked at Wendy gently.
May say sorrowfully before Wendy, "Mr. Charles, Wendy is too rude. I just wanted to say have a talk with her. But she got angry out of nowhere and caught hold of my hand. Julia went over to stop her. Then she pushed Julia into the pool."
There was no witnesses around at the time, so they could make up anything.
After May finished her speaking, she walked to Julia and hugged her with sorry.
"Julia, sorry, it's all my fault. I really wish I were the one who had been pushed into the cold water. I am sorry to make you suffer such a humiliation."
"Mom, please don't say that," Julia almost cried, "I am your daughter."
Because of their touching show, Wendy naturally became the bad girl.
"Miss, just apologize to them to show your sincere sorry. This small misunderstanding then can be cleared up. Don't be afraid to admit your mistake." Someone suddenly suggested Wendy in the crowd.
"Yeah, this is General Burke's party. And we should not ruin such a good night."
Looking at Henson, Wendy began to think for Henson. If she did not do anything now, she would probably implicate Henson.
But if she did say sorry to them, they would definitely think she admitted having pushed Julia into the pool.
But she didn't, then why should she apologize to them?
Wendy was very sad.
Henson pulling Wendy behind his back, he turned around to look at Wendy and asked her with a resolute face, "Don't listen to what they say. I only believe your words. Tell me now, are they saying the truth?"
Wendy had already thought the worst situation that she might part with Henson after today for she wouldn't be able to say sorry to May and Julia.
But unexpectedly, Henson suddenly asked her such a question. Wendy hurriedly replied, "No, I didn't push her. Do you believe me?"
"Yes, I believe you."
Instantly, tears welled up in Wendy's eyes.
Julia shouted out angrily, "Mr. Charles, how can you just listen to her one-sided statement? Even though I can't find a witness for myself,but why should I jump into the water? Am I crazy? Although it's summer, the water is still very cold at night."
Henson hugged Wendy by her waist and said confidently, "Because I know her, so I only need to listen to her words. Or you mean I should trust you two strangers instead?"
"But it's unfair to me. She really pushed me just now.
"
Henson said firmly, "Wendy wouldn't have to lie. Since no one else here really saw what happened, then everything's possible. I don't believe Wendy could push you into the water so easily in front of your mother. You are two people, while Wendy is alone to see you. You're obviously in the advantageous position.
"I…" Julia felt wronged to cry again.
What a bad luck she had. She had even jumped into the water already. Why did Henson still not believe her and treat her so bad?
Henson used some strength to hug Wendy. Then he led her to the backyard.
After getting a servant to bring his farewells to General Burke, he left the party with Wendy.
At the front door, Wendy asked, "Have I get you some trouble?"
"Not at all."
"But others might say that I have ruined the party, not showing respect to General Burke."
"Heh, when did I ever care about that?"
"But… If General Burke also thinks this in the same way..."
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