Chapter 221

Gloria let out a long sigh. "I didn't handle things well back there. I knew for sure Ms. Parker wouldn't do something like that. I've met that sales associate before, too. "She always seemed normal. I don't know what got into her today. "At the time, people around us were getting really aggressive. Some even started recording with their phones. I was worried that it might damage Ms. Parker's reputation, so I tried to keep things from escalating. "I guess I didn't choose my words carefully. She might have thought I was just trying to be the peacemaker and play the good cop. Matthew, since Ms. Parker is your friend, I consider her my friend as well. I feel guilty that I couldn't help her today." Matthew's tone was calm, unaffected as he said, "Abby has good judgment and a clear sense of right and wrong. She wouldn't misunderstand you. You don't need to worry. "Thanks for telling me about what happened." He didn't say a single thing she had been hoping for, leaving her to wonder wha