Anna looked at Ethan and asked, "Is what she said true?" Ethan remained silent, looking at Samantha with a hint of playfulness. Samantha understood why he wasn't speaking and lowered her head, sincerely apologizing, "I'm sorry for my previous actions, I didn't know any better, and I've hurt you a lot. I apologize and hope you can forgive me. This matter concerns my innocence, and I hope you won't bring personal grievances into it; let's handle it professionally." Her apology seemed to please Ethan. Finally, Ethan spoke, "She's right; we were indeed together that day." After saying this, he emphasized with a meaningful tone, "The entire day..." The short three words caused everyone present to change their expressions simultaneously. Suzy felt humiliated and unwilling. Liam couldn't

