Chapter 20 When all the customers checked out of the inn , Gemma stood before the four women with a heavy expression . It felt like she was carrying a huge weight on her shoulders which might crush her at any moment . Still , Gemma said earnestly , " I'm sorry for causing everyone trouble . " Hannah was the first to react . She quickly held Gemma's hand . " What are you talking about ? Did you forget what we agreed upon when we started this inn ? We promised to stand together as one no matter through hardship or success . This isn't your fault at all . It's men's fault . It's the world's fault ! " " Yeah , Gem . Ignore the haters online . We've heard worse , and we're still fine . Don't blame yourself either . Neither Clarisse nor I would be here if it weren't for you . Heck , we could always do something else if this inn doesn't work out . We've saved up so much money , we can just get plastic surgery and no one will recognize us anymore ! " Jennifer burst out laughing . " Who do you plan to look like then ? " " Hey , don't laugh ! I'm being serious . I even found picture examples . I want to look like Reese Witherspoon ! Who do you want to be , Clary ? I'll help you find inspiration ! " The atmosphere soon grew relaxed and playful again . The five women sat and ate together , chatting amongst themselves . Clarissa and Claudia were the first to fall asleep drunk , followed by Jennifer . While Hannah watched after the tree , Gemma went to the courtyard with her phone . She once again called the number from before . Gemma hadn't had much hope before , but this time a sullen voice rang out from the call . " I'll be your eyewitness for the trial . " Gemma was shocked at first . What followed was tears of gratitude . She was about to thank the person when the latter quickly hung up the call . Gemma quickly contacted a lawyer . Though justice had been delayed , she was now going to wash away all undue stains on her name ! The application for trial required time . Meanwhile , all sorts of theories online had grown around Monica's disappearance . One day , Monica reappeared online . Her gaze was lifeless and dull . She would occasionally glance to one side of the room she was in . " I'm so sorry for making everyone worry . Please stop theorizing what happened to me . I've just been really ill lately , so I've been receiving proper treatment . I'm deeply sorry for all the things I said before . " I've always been jealous of Ms. Hart . She wasn't the reason Daniel and I couldn't be together , yet she was the one who bore all the suffering my relationship with Daniel brought on . " I don't know if she'll ever see this video , nor if she'll accept my apology . I just really want to say from the bottom of my heart that I'm sorry ! " Throughout the video , Monica never stopped glancing to one side of the room with fear . Standing there before her eyes was Daniel , wearing that frightening expression of his . Monica said shakily , " I - I've already d - done what you asked me to . Please , p - please don't give me any more treatment . I made a mistake , I'm really sorry ! She knelt by Daniel's feet , trembling . The adoration in her eyes for Daniel had long been replaced by fear . The only thing in Daniel's eyes as he gazed at her was sheer disgust . " I never promised you anything , Monica Tomlinson . You were the one who wanted to pay for your crimes . " Monica stared up at Daniel in shock , despair flooding her being . There was not a single shred of pity in Daniel's eyes . " This is only the beginning . You're going to pay back for every single thing you did to Gemma ! " Daniel then turned and left . He'd seen that photo online with that side profile in it . He was certain it was Gemma ! If it weren't for recording this video , Daniel would've already flown over to where Gemma was . Daniel wiped his hands where Monica had touched him , feeling disgusted . He then went to the airport .