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.”

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else could it be but karma?

All

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

about

fully awaken, yet she faintly heard some sounds

did she

died sooner, we wouldn’t

I know you did it all for me, and I won’t hold

not waking up, might as well head to hell early. What’s with dragging

to stay by her

been able to speak such curses.

had sacrificed

truly wished she could

fate decided

convince herself that Leo must have been deceived by Isabella, that if he knew the truth, he would surely see Isabella for who she really was.

up, she told Leo everything

after just a few tears from Isabella, Leo forgave

and not to stoop

if Penelope hadn’t targeted Isabella at every turn, Isabella wouldn’t

he implied it was

her feelings at

treasured possessions for decades, only to open it one day and find not treasures, but

utterly disillusioned

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old Mr. Landor had said that If Penelope could wake up and forgive Isabella, he would

hook.

Penelope was

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

Penelope’s

gave in.

declared that she could forgive Isabella, but henceforth,

a moment’s hesitation.

single

even a sliver of hesitation, Penelope

the hook. But there was Leo, kneeling before me, refusing to rise for her sake. My heart was just too weary to bear

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