Great part again, except for the burnt pie (although it seems like she is attempting another one or something else in the preview?) and the letter and accompanied photo that Moyne send to the DP.
*Mind*? Her back was panting for his attention. "I don't mind," she managed, congratulating herself on not sounding completely desperate.
Yes, I imagine it would have been difficult not to sound desperate
And it does explain his skittishness very well and justifies it. I do hope that it is not as bad as it seems.
More soon, please
