"Kneel in front of Mrs Linlithgow and Lady Theodora. Aplogise to them!" Augustus declared.
Ruth felt like the sky had parted, and the bolt of thunder directly aimed for her.
Ruth stood stunned while repeating Augustus's words in her mind over and over. The meaning of them and the humiliation they brought slowly seeped inside her.
And that was unacceptable to her.
"Pardon, My Lord. But I am not going to do that. If you want my apology then I will apologise even though I had no intention of hurting Lady Linlithgow. Because my mother has taught me that apologising does not make one small or less. One needs a brave heart to apologise by acknowledging the consequences of their actions." Ruth said confidently.
*** "Augustus please don't do this. Stop with your revenge, please. Apologise to your father, your brother and sister-in-law. They are your family. I am sure they will forgive you for your mistakes."
