“Well, I promised I’d look after her. I can’t help feeling I’ve abandoned my post.” Penelope turned away before Victor could see how his words had hurt her. “Well, you can just go back to your post then.” She marched away. Victor hurried to catch her. He grabbed her arm and spun her to face him. “Penny dearest, can you ever forgive me?”
Ugh. Insert eyeroll here.
