Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Billionaire Is 21

Chapter 21 Every Mother Loves Her Child

Chapter 21 Every Mother Loves Her Child

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When I reached the estate, my thoughts were no longer tangled in worries about Luke or Anna. My mind turned instead to my grandmother.

If I had known that last week before the wedding would be the final time I saw her, I would have spent every moment with her. I would have made sure to cherish those last days. Now, nearly a month had passed. I wondered if her health had improved at all.

Luke arrived at the estate and asked for permission to see Penelope. After getting the nod, he stepped inside, a warm smile on his face.

"Penelope, I've come to visit."

Fearing that his delay might be noted, he quickly added, "I got held up with some matters. I sent Chloe ahead to check on you. How are you feeling?"

Penelope didn't respond. Instead, a glass flew through the air, aimed directly at Luke.

Her strength was not what it used to be. The glass missed him and shattered on the floor at his feet.

Luke understood she was still upset about him abandoning the wedding. Feeling guilty, he wasn't angered. He moved closer to her with steady resolve.

I saw Grandma lying in bed, looking more frail than ever.

She tried to sit up, but a maid hurried to help.

moving faster to assist her. He added with mild reproach, "Chloe should

shot out, delivering

touch me!

He held back his irritation, speaking softly. "Penelope, I know I've made mistakes. If you want to hit me

Why are you hitting him?"

and had the old man lend their family money. What did we get for that? A snake. You ungrateful boy; you left my granddaughter alone at the altar.

down her face. My own heart, once numb from the grief of losing loved ones

my voice soft and pleading. "Grandma, please don't cry. I'm here

her cheeks. Yet,

voice or see

silence. "Penelope, this isn't Luke's fault. He did what he did for Anna. You know Anna's health isn't great. What started as a small problem turned into a big scandal, all because Chloe made it public." Penelope, already upset, turned her anger toward

away from the

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in constant turmoil. Every few days, there's a big fight. I could let it slide, until now. Now you're blaming Chloe

upset. Chloe is causing trouble here.

How could she hurt her own sister? What's

the Sanders. I couldn't be by your side. But you shouldn't hate me just because you prefer my sister. I'm your granddaughter too. How can you

You're the one causing chaos at my household, and now you're ruining your sister's

a cane from beside the bed and swung it at

my family is in turmoil. You made my granddaughter disappear on her wedding day. I'll beat you to a pulp!" Though

taking the blow on

even flirt in my presence? I can only imagine how much more brazen you are at the Boltons'. No