Duncan’s words drained the color off Ms. Chaplin’s face.

Without the guts to defend herself, Ms. Chaplin responded, “I’m sorry, sir. I won’t do it again.”

She then approached Liberty and said apologetically, “Ms. Hunt, I’m sorry for judging you by your appearance and insulting you. Please forgive me.”

Now that Liberty had cooled down, she replied embarrassedly, “I was at fault too, Ms. Chaplin. I should’ve watched my tone. Please forgive me for making you mad.”

After the pair exchanged ap