Boundaries and Banter

Donovan drew in a sharp breath. "I'm sorry. I didn't know it."

"These are all trivial matters, but they're really exasperating. Anyway, I helped her so that she wouldn't be left homeless during Christmas. I didn't expect her to repay me, but she still pulled such a stunt. Who on earth is she trying to disgust?" I complained.

I said bluntly, "Donovan, I shouldn't be the one saying this, but I reall