The next day, Penelope got dressed and awaited leaving with her siblings to visit her grandmother. She knew it was a way for her parents to send her out of the estate so she and her siblings wouldn't overhear what they found out about the recent attacks.
Penelope sat by a window, looking out at the garden.
"Lady Penelope," Reed said, making his presence known.
Penelope looked away from the window. "Reed. I was wondering when I would see you. I apologise if you got in trouble with my father. I already told him that it was my fault."
Reed approached Penelope. "If anyone told you that I got in trouble, then you were told wrong. Your father simply placed stricter orders, and I agree with them. I am not like my brother to cry when your father is stern. I am fine."
"Caleb would cry," Penelope joked. "It is good to hear that you weren't punished for my actions. I will be more careful next time."
