[Prime Group]
"I'll be in your office around lunch."
Penny hummed in response before the line disconnected. Pausing in her tracks, she gazed at her phone and sighed.
I didn't think he'd worry about me too, she thought, shaking her head before resuming her steps.
After leaving Mint's ward, Penny didn't linger long in Hugo's. She had work to do but promised her second brother she'd return with a cake later in the evening.
Soon, Penny reached her office and set down her things. Just as she did, a knock sounded at the door. Glancing up, she saw Patricia peeking her head in.
"What?" Penny asked dryly, turning to face her.
Patricia carefully closed the door behind her, then darted toward Penny. The sudden movement caught Penny off guard, and she jolted when Patricia was already right in front of her.
"What the —?"
