As for what exactly happened, William Griffith would figure it out himself, but he couldn't accept the way his family was treating Cherish Turner.
He solemnly pulled Cherish over and said, "No matter what happens, I'll be by your side, and I'll bear any consequences with you."
Upon hearing this, Cherish couldn't help but shed tears. Actually, when the incident first happened, she was worried about something happening to Grace Harper, not that she was afraid of how the Griffith family would treat her. She knew that this was something she had to take responsibility for, whether it was intentional or not.
Now, William's attitude made her feel touched and warmed. Despite still being unable to escape from her guilt, she was grateful for having this man by her side to comfort her.
No one probably cared that, after the incident took place, Cherish had been in so much pain and agony.