Synopsis

Penelope and Derrick have a tense confrontation where Penelope expresses her disappointment in his failure to trust her and his immediate assumption of her guilt in the recent incident. She explains the circumstances that led to her actions and how he dismissed her attempts to explain her side. She concludes by pointing out their communication breakdown as the root cause of the issues, after which she leaves to continue her conversation with the Marquis, indicating a shift in her priorities. The chapter ends with a note from the author about the season's conclusion.