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Allison had always been a frail person. Hence, Charles often stayed by her side throughout all of her

pregnancies. So, seeing her so pale and weak, Penny was worried.

With the book in her arms, Penny made her way to her parents' room. She just wanted to check, or perhaps, to ask Butler Jen about Allison's condition to ease her worry. She didn't want to disturb Allison's rest.

"Sir, what happened with your meeting with Mrs. Jessa Cortez?" Butler Jen asked worriedly.

Charles sighed as he glanced back at the door behind him. "Not good."

Butler Jen quickly deduced what happened with only those two words.

Jessa was the one who raised Penny all these years. Butler Jen also heard that the woman exploited Penny at a very young age, exposing her to gambling and all sorts of stuff. Just by that, one could already paint

what kind of woman Jessa was.

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Fortunately, Penny grew up into a brilliant and well-behaved child despite her environment.

On the other hand, Charles and Allison were Penny's real parents. The two were still trying to build a bond with their long-lost daughter.

Thinking about this, Butler Jen felt regretful. He could already imagine the argument and tricky situation the couple were facing after meeting Jessa.

"Butler Jen, if the kids come later and ask about their mother, please tell them she's just resting." Charles smiled weakly. "I don't want to worry them, especially Atlas is trying to concentrate on his exam."

Butler Jen understood. "I'll reassure them."

"Thank you."

Just as the words of gratitude flew out of Charles's mouth, he caught a big figure from his peripheral. When he turned, his gaze fell on Penny's round eyes.

"Papa, did you meet Aunt Jessa? Did she harass Mom? Is that why Mom doesn't feel well?" Her face carried a look of worry and curiosity. Her voice was soft and innocent.

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tongue while Butler Jen pressed his lips tight. They were so worried about Allison

alright." Charles squatted down and smiled brightly.

the

for an hour and if she deduced the distance,

Penny momentarily pondered.

life, when Jessa happily sent her away, she was quiet for a while. But with a gambling addiction, Jessa quickly started harassing her parents for more money by threatening to take Nina away. But then, suddenly, Jessa stopped only to start harassing Penny for money. She would go as far as to go to Penny's school and make a scene,

was someone

Allison's and Charles's stress,

be Penny.

does my auntie want?" she asked, her round eyes were still adorable, but they

seriousness.

momentarily taken aback. He and Butler Jen intuitively looked at each

fine." Charles forced a smile. "You don't

Haines, Penny "disliked" being treated like a child. Right now, Penny was

to see you," he said because that was

was using Penny for Nina. Recalling Jessa's words, Charles couldn't help

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very person who exploited her. How

different from Jessa?

thought had even crossed

her abuser? "Jessa will

I will see her," Penny spoke

determination.

you don't need

want to," set

could only retain her memories under a certain condition. Penny had to remind Jessa how she was trained and she could or do that if she met her. Penny also missed the twins wanted

Charles was reluctant, Penny stretched

him more, she took a step a wrapped her healthy little arms around his neck. "It's

I will be

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