"Hello, sir," the red-haired woman greeted, her voice laced with an unusual strain. Her lips trembled as she forced the words out, her attempt at politeness feeling oddly forced, as though this simple courtesy required monumental effort on her part.
"Hello, sir," the red-haired woman greeted, her voice laced with an unusual strain. Her lips trembled as she forced the words out, her attempt at politeness feeling oddly forced, as though this simple courtesy required monumental effort on her part.