Chapter 400
Mrs. Bishop let out a sigh before turning to the camera. “Edith, I don’t know where you are in the world, but if you see this, I want you to know that Donald has
organized an art exhibition for you. I hope you’ll come and see it, to see how much he still cares. And p>
She paused for dramatic effect.
“That’s enough—” Donald started, realizing what she was about to do and signaling the host.
But Mrs. Bishop seized the moment. “And I hope you will apologize to me and to Donald. I have been subjected to baseless slander because of you, and you deeply hurt Donald all those years ago. He still hasn’t healed from that wound. You owe us an apology p>
Penelope let out an audible scoff. How could she say such things with a straight face, without a shred of guilt?
“I haven’t seen the public slandering you, Mrs. Bishop,” Penelope interjected, looking directly at her. “But I have seen plenty of comments calling Edith a homewrecker. Is she p>
Mrs. Bishop was taken aback by the interruption. “I haven’t seen any such comments p>
“I’m asking you. Did Edith interfere in your marriage to Mr. Bishop p>
“I don’t wish to discuss the past p>
“But you’re demanding an apology from her. What exactly does she need to apologize for p>
“Ms. Laurier, you are not aware of the facts, so you should not interfere!” Mrs. Bishop snapped, her anger showing.
“It’s been all over the internet, so I’ve read quite a bit about it. Let me see if I have this straight. Mr. Bishop and Ms. Edith Laurier were a deeply devoted couple. Something happened that challenged their relationship, and that’s when you appeared. Now, I’m not saying you interfered in their marriage. Perhaps you were just a good friend to Mr. Bishop at the time, correct p>
“Donald and I were childhood friends p>
“So, by your own admission, I assume you had feelings for Mr. Bishop long before then, right p>
“Otherwise, you wouldn’t have married him so soon after he and Ms. Laurier separated p>
“My affection for Mr. Bishop was pure p>
“So, when Ms. Laurier and Mr.
Bishop were having problems, you
came to their side, harboring a
secret love for him, under the quise of friendship. How pure can that friendship really be p>
“What are you implying? That I broke them up p>
“I’m sure you’re not that kind of person, Mrs. Bishop p>
“Then I p>
“I’m simply analyzing the timeline. Based on who came first, there is no scenario in
which Edith could possibly be the third party p>
“Of course she wasn’t!” Donald said firmly.
Penelope shook her head with a click of her tongue. “Ms. Edith Laurier, who has been out of the
public eye for decades, has dononet
and said nothing, yet she’s been dragged into this controversy What i crime has she committed p>
“She cheated first p>
“Mrs. Bishop, accusations like that require proof. Do you have any p>
“Donald saw it with his own eyes p>
“Is that so?” Penelope turned to Donald. “Are you certain you saw it with your own eyes p>
Donald frowned. “I… I only heard her say p>
“And you believed her without question p>
He had no answer.
“So, you have absolutely no proof that she was unfaithful p>
With that, Penelope stood up.
“I am a great admirer of Ms. Edith Laurier’s work, which is why I felt compelled to speak up for her. But you don’t need to explain anything to me, Mrs. Bishop. You should explain it to the public. And one more thing: Ms. Edith Laurier is a woman of
great dignity. I suggest you try to show some as well, and stop
flinging mud at her p>