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CHAPTER 20    

Meg left the Bartons' mansion in a fit of rage and without thinking about the consequences of her actions. Although she felt a momentary relief to slap Wiliam's cynical face, she soon realized that her rash attitude would bring lasting problems, dooming her to have a scheming enemy.

As she walked quickly, Mr. Abraham ran after her, calling her name desperately. He reached Meg with his automobiles and urged her to enter.

"That is not necessary," Meg replied, still shaken by the situation.

"Please allow me to take you home," Mr. Abraham insisted.

After a few minutes of deep silence, he broke the ice.

"That was an impressive slap," he said, with a mixture of admiration and concern in his voice.

Meg remained silent. She knew she couldn't undo what she had already done, but she also had no desire to do so.

"Mister Abraham," she said in a shaky voice, fighting back the tears streaming down her face, "Someone needs to believe me. I did not invite William into my room. I never would!
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