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.

Penelope," Luke said, moving faster to assist her. He added with mild

he could get close, Penelope's hand shot

touch me!

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

from the hallway, even though she hadn't yet entered the room. "Penelope, why are you doing this? Luke came to see you out of kindness. Why are you hitting him?" Penelope pushed Luke's hand away and let the maid help her back against the pillows. She pointed a shaky finger at him, her voice filled

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

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

my voice soft and

reached out, trying to wipe the tears from her cheeks. Yet, my fingers passed through her

voice

What started as a small

the wedding, and now you're blaming

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constant turmoil. Every few days, there's a big fight. I

don't be so upset. Chloe is causing trouble here. Everyone wants a peaceful

anyone. How could she hurt her own sister? What's in it for her? It's you

I know I wasn't around much after leaving the Sanders. I couldn't be by your side. But you shouldn't hate me just because you prefer

chaos at my household, and

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

granddaughter disappear on her wedding day. I'll beat you to a pulp!" Though Penelope was

taking the blow on his own back.

a pair of shameless lovers. You'd even flirt in my presence? I can only imagine how much more brazen you are