Menolly was instantly contrite, with protests of dismay and apology.

Instantly contrite, he pressed a finger to his lips.

Instantly contrite, Meg had apologized, the defiance draining from her.

Instantly contrite, she reached a wet hand toward him.

She saw his expression turn serious and was instantly contrite.

Matt felt instantly contrite; a friend did not deserve that of him.

Instantly contrite, she did not waste time apologizing, but stroked fingers across his head.

Instantly contrite, Jack offered to show his brother how he had calculated the winner.

Max's laugh turned into a moan, and Sara was instantly contrite.

Her father was instantly contrite and abandoned his attempt to bait her.