Chapter 199

Ben’s injuries were not severe.

After some medical attention, by evening, Ben was able to stand and walk around normally.

Three days later, he was allowed to leave the hospital.

All he needed was regular cleaning and dressing of the wound at home.

Having completed the discharge process, Ben glanced at Susan with a touch of nervousness. “Shall we… go.

home?”

Susan tightened her grip on his hand, smiling as she said, “Yes.”

At the Landor’s house.

“Susan, exclaimed Old Mr. Landor with a delightful surprise upon seeing her. His eyes couldn’t help but moisten. “It’s good you’re back, good you’re back. I was wrong about you before. I owe you an apology.”

Penelope was seated next to Old Mr. Landor and after he finished speaking, she said with a tired voice, “Susan, I

should also say sorry to you.”

Susan quickly glanced at Penelope.

Then, she was slightly taken aback.

Ben had told her all about Penelope’s situation.

He mentioned that Penelope had changed a lot recently.

But Susan never imagined that the once refined Penelope could appear… so worn down.

Compared to before her hospital stay, she seemed to have aged a decade.

And that wasn’t all.

Her once sharp eyes now had a numb look to them.

Penelope had transformed from an ambitious socialite to a soulless shell of a person.

“Penelope, you…” Susan said, surprised.

Penelope gave a wry smile and shook her head, “This is my karma.”

in her eyes.

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could it

All

had been so desperately against Ben, but for whom? It was all

what about

fully awaken, yet she faintly

did she hear?

had died sooner, we wouldn’t be stuck

all for me, and I won’t hold it against you.”

waking up, might as well head

Mr. Landor to stay by her

enemies might not have been able to speak such

she had sacrificed everything, said them

wished she could

ironically, fate decided she would live.

that if he knew the truth, he would surely see Isabella for who

Leo everything Isabella had

after just a few tears from Isabella,

to be more forgiving and not to stoop to

targeted Isabella at every turn, Isabella wouldn’t have resorted to

he implied it was

her feelings at

where she stored her most treasured possessions for decades, only to open it one day

utterly disillusioned

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could wake up and forgive Isabella, he would let

hook.

Penelope was unwilling.

Leo alternated between cursing, pleading, and even kneeling, refusing to rise

end, Penelope’s heart

gave in.

could forgive Isabella, but

agreed… without a

single

there been even a sliver of hesitation, Penelope might not

kneeling before me, refusing to rise for her sake. My heart was just too weary

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