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13. P E N E L O P E
“What are you doing with my phone?”
I walk over to him and grab the phone out of his hand.
He sighs, “I’m sorry Penny, I didn’t mean to. Why didn’t you tell me that you got fired?”
I look down, “It wasn’t important.”
“Penelope, look at me,” he commands.
I look at him and he’s guilty eyes stare into mine.
“It is important baby; this was your job,” he says.
“I know, I honestly didn’t think about telling you.”
He looks hurt.
I frown, “I’m sorry.”
“No, I’m sorry. I’ll help you get a new job and take care of your aunt; I promise.”
“You don’t have to, I can-”
He shakes his head, “I want to and it’s fault anyway, so I owe you.”
Hell, he’s right, it is his fault.
“Okay,” is all I say.
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