Chapter 657

When Noelle glanced at Ruth, the woman still looked visibly annoyed. Emma tugged gently at Ruth's sleeve and whispered, "Come on, I already set this up for you. Just talk to her properly and offer a real apology." However, Ruth kept her face cold. "I already apologized at the birthday party. Just ask her what it'll take to drop the charges and settle." She had not expected Noelle to actually go to the police. Now that Samantha was already out on bail, if anything else happened, it would be a disaster. Emma sighed, then stepped out of the car and gently pulled Noelle aside. She lowered her voice and said, "Noelle, I heard what happened after the party. I won't deny it—Samantha was in the wrong. That girl's been spoiled rotten by her family and caused more trouble than I can count." Noelle listened quietly, hearing the softness in Emma's voice. "So you're here to ask me not to press charges?" "If possible, yes," Emma admitted. "I've known Samantha since she was a baby. I just can