C304 Apologize or Provocation

"Disappointed?" Stanley Murphy's lips curved into a meaningful smile. "I think there's another reason besides this. Do you want to see me make a fool of myself?"

"I... I did not..." Violet Hunt lowered her head guiltily.

Stanley Murphy stood up. He put one hand on the table and the other hand reached out to lift her chin.

Then, under Violet Hunt's puzzled gaze