Chapter 32: True
On their way back to the apartment, Victor had managed to ease her worry over what happened. The updates from Gil and Wilson were positive, and he assured her Mina and Rick wouldn’t put blame on anyone; they weren’t the type. And if that wasn’t enough to convince her, he would go around asking people their honest opinions on her.
She hit him again as they entered, “Stop! That would be beyond embarrassing!”
“I’m joking, I’m joking. I have to get that frown off of your face somehow,” Victor replied, lightly pinching the corner of her mouth with a grin. A chime on his phone interrupted his next words and hardened his expression.
“I have to go take care of something, but what I was going to suggest, was that we get comfortable and stay in. I won’t put this off anymore, I’m sure it’s been bothering you.”
“Kind of. More confusing if anything, but thanks. I’ll be here, so you hurry back,” she answered with a smile.
“You got it.”