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.

mild reproach, "Chloe should know

Penelope's hand shot out, delivering a sharp slap to his

touch me!

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

Why are you hitting him?" Penelope pushed Luke's hand away and

heartless grandson-in-law like him. I regret helping them. I should never have listened to Chloe 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. How

down her face. My own heart, once numb from the grief

beside her bed, my voice soft and

wipe the tears from her cheeks. Yet, my fingers passed through her face, unable to make

my voice or see my desperate

suddenly pierced the 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

about? Chloe's husband ran away from the wedding, and now you're blaming the victim? Have you

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

be so upset. Chloe is causing trouble here. Everyone wants

kind and would never hurt anyone. How could she hurt

around much after leaving the Sanders. I couldn't be by your side. But you

but a troublemaker. You're the one causing chaos at my household, and now

cane from beside the bed and swung it at Anna's

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

to shield Anna, taking the blow on

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