Hazel Morgan was still anxiously searching for answers, unaware that her actions had already been discovered by Crystal Foster. Martin Riley took care of the aftermath, allowing Crystal to focus on discussing a collaboration with Marvin Mitchell and Nelson.
Regarding the kindergarten issue, Martin personally spoke with the principal. Whatever the principal said to the other parents must have worked, as there were no more rumors after that.
Meanwhile, Crystal received an invitation from the other society ladies for afternoon tea. For the sake of her son, Otto, she gladly accepted.
"Mrs. Riley, we're truly sorry about what happened last time. I had no idea about it, and I've never said anything like that in front of the children. Please don't misunderstand," one of the ladies quickly assured Crystal as soon as she sat down.
