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.

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

close, Penelope's hand shot

touch me!

speaking softly. "Penelope, I know I've made mistakes. If you want to

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

listened to Chloe and had the old man lend their family money. What did we get for that? A snake.

own heart, once numb from the

and pleading. "Grandma,

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

my voice or see

for Anna. You know Anna's health isn't great. What started as a small

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

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Every few days, there's a big fight. I could let

upset. Chloe is causing trouble here. Everyone wants

I know her well. She's kind and would never hurt anyone. How could she hurt her own sister?

streaming down her face. "Grandma, I know I wasn't around much after leaving the Sanders. I couldn't be by your side. But you

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

the bed

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

taking the

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

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