Lilian Parker spoke softly, "Mr. Cooper, Molly is my distant cousin. She's young and impulsive, and she only accidentally pushed Miss Summers because she wasn't careful. So, could you please consider that Ms. Foster wasn't injured and put in a good word for her? I will bear the medical fees. Can we consider the matter settled?"
As soon as her voice fell, the man's originally gentle face had turned gloomy. He replied to her in a cold voice, "The law stipulates that anyone over fourteen should bear criminal responsibility for their actions. Lilian, how old is this distant cousin of yours?"
Lilian, "...eighteen."
"At eighteen, she is an adult and should pay for her own mistakes."
"But, Mr. Cooper, Molly is still in high school. If she gets a stain in her records, it could ruin her future."
"Before the law, everyone is equal. If one makes a mistake, they should face the punishment. Why should she be an exception?"
