Ann Carter joined in, wearing a sad face, "Nathalia, you are our daughter. The love between us is undeniable. I know there has been some misunderstanding, and we could have done better, but please, please forgive us. We've come here to apologize. Now it's up to you, Nathalia. It's your decision."
How cleverly Ann spoke! She had implied that the responsibility was now Nathalia's. Is it up to me? Is it my decision?
As parents, they apologized in public to show their 'sincerity,' and now if Nathalia did not accept it, it would seem that Nathalia was in the wrong.
It looks like they have come prepared. Nathalia thought. What shall I do now? She was trying to think of a way to get out of it. The crowd doesn't know what and how to think. They just follow and are easily led away. How do I change the scene?
The frown on Frank's face grew heavier, and he had put on a more depressing look. "Nathalia, what if I get down on my knees? What if dad begs you?"
