Morningside Cuesta Les Regrets

She gulped. Held back any resentful words that threatened to come up as Khoe's own words battered Heartha's own emotions. In all truth, she deserved it. She had gotten way ahead of herself, and she knew that now. For some reason, she had expected no such complications or repercussions when it had happened, but her emotions had gotten the better of her. Now, she saw the consequences. 

It may not have been enough, it may not ever be enough, but still she gave only two words, her head hung low. "...I'm sorry."