Why wouldn't there be a chance for reconciliation?

She just might respect your actions and think you're her hero for manning up. DO NOT DO THIS IN A NANNY-NANNY POO-POO WAY. That is NOT manning up. Dignified, deliberate, quiet, swift, in all seriousness. For the sake of the honor of you and your daughter.

She knows she's been naughty and deserves a spanking. A juvenile perspective, but probably true.

Lucky