Maya Mitchell had been repeatedly struck without any cause or any strength to fight back. To her, she was the most in the wrong, the most abhorrent. In her heart, she just wanted to resolve this peacefully, end this farce, and leave as soon as possible to avoid further embarrassment.
Maya didn't even dare to look up at the police, burying her head in her knees and shaking her head slightly without making a sound.
If Mrs. Leighton was in the wrong, Maya was equally hateful. For the police, the most troublesome cases were these clear-cut, simple domestic disputes. One party acts immorally, while the other overreacts. Seeing Maya shake her head, the police quickly scolded Mrs. Leighton before leaving.
Mrs. Leighton had hit and scolded enough to let her anger out. Picking up her bag, she walked away with her head held high under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
