Chapter 64
“Oh, Andy.” Colby’s tone managed to simultaneously scold and forgive. “If she’s come in person to apologize, then she must feel dreadful, and we should talk to her. Yes, Jillian, of course, tell her to come say hi.”
Steve, given orders, went and returned. Grace the extra proved to be a tall blonde girl Jason half-remembered Colby dancing with, though at the moment she was a peacoat-clad pole of misery and remorse. The entrance hall framed her arrival in awkwardness and rain-flurries, as she came up to Colby and Jason and Andy and Jill.
“I’m so sorry.” Every inch of her became a tragedy, apology pouring out from damp brown eyes. “I’m so sorry, Colby—everyone—I didn’t think—I wanted to apologize in person, I’m sorry, what can I do to fix it?”
“Too late now,” Andy muttered.