Chapter 294 “Look at you with your high moral standards p> “Not as high as yours p> “Hee hee. Do you work out often? Your abs feel amazing p> “Don’t smile like that. You look like a predator p> “Then give me another kiss p> After some playful banter, they
Chapter 293 Theodore pulled the car into a service station, looking at Penelope with a helpless expression. “I haven’t eaten since I was taken to the police station the day before yesterday,” she said pitifully. “That’s almost two full days. All I’ve had are a few sips of honey water
Chapter 292 “You can cry a little louder,” he growled, ripping open her nightgown and biting her lip forcefully. “Tonight is your wedding night, isn’t it? You’re waiting for your husband, I assume? Well, he’s probably not coming back, so I’ll keep you company instead p> “No! You big bad
Chapter 291 Theodore had drunk a lot, and his breath, mingled with the scent of alcohol, washed over Penelope like a tidal wave, drowning her instantly. All she could do was cling to him, sinking and struggling in his ocean, waiting for him to be her salvation. He lifted her
Chapter 290 They made their way from table to table. Theodore drank quite a bit of alcohol, and Penelope drank quite a bit, too—of water. She let out a small, watery burp. After toasting the last table, she hurried to the restroom. As she was washing her hands, she saw
Chapter 289 Penelope had changed out of her wedding gown and into a wine-red lace dress. Her hair was swept into a low bun, accessorized with pearl earrings, and her makeup was subtle. She looked graceful, elegant, and utterly charming. But at this moment, she was beating someone up. Her
Chapter 288 Penelope had just taken another dose of medicine for her throat. She was feeling slightly better, but she had no interest in dealing with them. “That’s wonderful! Congratulations,” Rebecca said with a strained laugh. “But why didn’t you ask me to be a bridesmaid? I asked you, remember
Chapter 287 The venue had been transformed into an enchanted forest, complete with towering trees, draping vines, and an abundance of fresh flowers arranged in breathtaking bouquets and clusters. The planning had begun the moment Penelope agreed to marry Theodore. Mr. Johnson had hired a top-tier wedding company, and for
Chapter 286 Just then, someone shouted, “Mr. Anderson is back p> Hearing this, Penelope rushed to the doorway, only to be stunned by the sight before her. Mr. David Anderson was wearing the brand-new suit she had bought for him, but he was limping badly. And the person helping him
Chapter 285 The guests were already seated, and the four Sullivans found a spot. But as soon as they sat down, the people next to them got up and moved elsewhere. Ward cleared his throat, trying to strike up a conversation with the people in front and behind him, but
Chapter 284 “Let them laugh,” Hannah said reassuringly. “A wedding is all about joy. If everyone’s laughing, it just means more happiness p> Time was tight; every second was accounted for. Dressed in her gown, her makeup flawless, and a delicate tiara in her hair, Penelope stood before the full-length
Chapter 283 Penelope repeated her story over and over until she was exhausted. “My wedding is tomorrow,” she said finally, her voice strained. “Can I please call my fiancé p> Theodore arrived shortly after, looking like he’d rushed straight through the night. The moment she saw him, tears streamed down
Chapter 282 “Penelope, where would you be today without me?” Zebulon retorted. “You’re ungrateful, and you’ve done nothing but embarrass me and disgrace the Sullivan family. This is exactly what you deserve p> Ward stood up then, looking at Penelope with a sigh of feigned disappointment. “I mentored you, I
Chapter 281 At the police station, Penelope stared at her signature on the payment authorization form, and her heart sank. Two years ago, Zebulon had been in charge of an amusement park project, but he’d been screwed over by the client. Not only did he fail to make a profit,
Chapter 280 “What are you trying to say p> “Gary didn’t drop out of university because I rejected him or because he was heartbroken. He dropped out because he was sick. He has a very serious illness- cerebellar atrophy p> Penelope took out her phone and showed Anna a photo
Chapter 279 If Penelope’s voice were fine, she would have argued with Simon, telling him every single disgusting thing Anna had done to her. But her throat hurt, and she wasn’t going to waste her voice on such trivial matters. She simply played the recording of Anna and Zebulon setting
Chapter 278 “How about just one sip p> “One sip for one kiss p> That was a tempting offer. Penelope took a small sip. It was incredibly bitter. But the next moment, she tasted something sweet. Genuinely sweet. Theodore had a piece of candy in his mouth. She leaned in
Chapter 277 When they reached the second floor, both Anna and Penelope stopped in their tracks, stunned. The top of the stairs opened into a sea of flowers. The walls were covered in roses of every color, the floor was carpeted with petals, and long rows of red rose bushes
Chapter 276 “Can you stop asking me if I ‘dare’ to do things? Is there anything I don’t dare to do p> The kick was harder than intended. Anna clutched her stomach, trembling with a mixture of pain and rage. “You deliberately sent me that photo last night p> “I
Chapter 275 “When she first graduated from university, she had no background, no connections, no experience, and certainly no ability. I was the one who taught her, who trained her, who gave her opportunities, letting her handle projects and eventually lead them on her own p> “I gave her everything