A chance of happiness

the long version

Never before had Petra felt such anger as that which she now directed towards the unseen Peregrine Arden. His mother was old, ill and uncared for -- in Petra's eyes, his lack of responsibility was almost criminal. She just hoped she got the chance to tell this arrogant young man what she thought of him. But when that opportunity arose, she found herself flung into deep emotional waters -- and in great danger of getting out of her depth ...