Chapter 107 Fired

Penelope wasn't very tall, but the badge on her chest gave her an undeniable air of authority, like she was ready to confront any injustice that dared to cross her path. Leonard scowled, releasing my arm. "Officer, I just wanted to talk to her." "Talk about what? Because from where I'm standing, it looks more like you're about to escalate a domestic dispute." Emma and I exchanged glances, both of us finding Penelope's fierce stance strangely comforting. Leonard stepped closer, irritation radiating off him. "Officer, is the police really going to interfere with a simple conversation between a husband and wife?" "Your wife? Oh, I almost forgot! I thought Ms. Jane, the one you were seen hugging at the police station, was your wife!" Her voice rang out, loud enough to draw the attention of nearby shoppers. It was as if she hadn't noticed the audience, raising her voice just a touch more. "How come I never see you standing up for her at the police station? Now you want to have a cha