Penelope’s POV (Psycho)
My chest is pounding. “Why? I’ve got to–”
“Just for a few minutes.” He negotiates. “I can tell you some things about your favorite client.”
My ears immediately tingle, but I narrow my eyes in suspicion.
Why is he trying to keep me here?
The offer is tempting anyway. Plus, I get to spend time with this handsome doctor who has no idea that I’ve had the hugest crush on him since college.
“Okay.” I give in, moving when he directs me toward a couch.
Should I have worn makeup today? But there was no way for me to know that Mr. None of Your Busine$$ would show up unannounced. Maybe I should have curled my hair.
He has a girlfriend, Penelope! Get yourself together.
“Do you want iced tea? I’ve got–”
I lift my flask, dangling it. “I’ve got tea. Thank you.”
He nod
