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.

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

get close, Penelope's hand shot out, delivering

touch me! Get

know I've made

voice echoed 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

family money. What did we get for

heart, once numb from the grief of losing loved ones to

knelt beside her bed, my voice soft and

her cheeks.

hear my voice

what he did for Anna. You know Anna's health isn't great. What started as a small problem turned into a big scandal, all because Chloe made

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

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Since Anna returned, this house has been in constant turmoil. Every few days, there's a

upset. Chloe is causing trouble here. Everyone wants a peaceful

anyone. How could she

tears 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 shouldn't hate me just because you prefer my sister. I'm your granddaughter too.

the one causing chaos at my household, and now you're ruining your

cane from beside the bed and

on her wedding day. I'll beat

quickly moved to shield Anna, taking

of shameless lovers. You'd even flirt in my presence? I can only imagine how

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