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.

He added with mild reproach, "Chloe should know better. With your condition, where did she run

get close, Penelope's hand shot out, delivering a sharp

me!

irritation, speaking softly. "Penelope, I know I've

hadn't yet entered the room. "Penelope, why are you doing this? Luke came to see you out of kindness. Why

helping them. I should never have listened to Chloe and had the old man lend their family money. What did

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

voice soft and pleading. "Grandma, please don't cry. I'm

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

hear my voice or see my

health isn't great. What started as a small problem turned into

ran away from the wedding, and now you're

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turmoil. Every few days, there's a

don't be so upset. Chloe is causing trouble

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

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

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

the bed

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

to shield Anna, taking the blow on his own back.

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

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