“I’m sorry.” She feels helpless as the words leave her, but she feels that apology in her soul. Hannah doesn’t say anything but gives her an expectant look. “I’m sorry that I didn’t tell you. I should have, but–” Hannah shakes her head, a humorless smile on her lips. “Apologies don’t count if they’re accompanied by a but. If I can teach that to Abbie, I’m sure it’s something you’ve learned, too.” Edging closer to desperation for Hannah to just hear her out, she nods quickly. “I– okay, I get that, but maybe I could explain and see if you can make an exception this once?”
