Gifts from the Piersons

The next day…

Penny sucked her inner cheeks, glancing over her shoulder to peek at Mark. She had been trying to console him and perhaps apologize. However, Mark had already told her this morning, as soon as they saw each other, that he was fine and that last night he was just tired.

Then, he kept his distance and gave her the silent treatment. Zoren had told her that if Mark said he was fine, then there was nothing more to worry about. But Penny was still a little concerned because Mark hadn't provided many details about the meeting.

All he said was that it went well and as planned.

Not that Penny cared much if Mark was angry with her, but she felt bad for him.

'I should just listen to my husband,' she told herself, shaking her head and snapping her gaze forward as she approached her office. 'Mark is fine.'