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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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tight. They were so worried

Charles squatted down and smiled brightly. "Your mom will be alright.

from the

were only out for an hour and if she deduced the distance,

Penny momentarily pondered.

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, making it hard for her to have friends with such a problematic auntie. The twins also managed to get

was someone who

Charles's stress,

be Penny.

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

seriousness.

looked at each

fine." Charles forced a

help but be reminded of Haines's words. According to Haines, Penny "disliked" being treated like a child. Right now, Penny was asking him a question

see you," he said

Jessa, that might appease her. However, that also felt like he was using Penny for Nina. Recalling Jessa's words, Charles couldn't help but feel sour and remorseful. To keen Nina he had to

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who exploited her. How

different from Jessa?

even crossed his What kind of father would he be if he let his

her abuser? "Jessa will

will see her,"

determination.

you don't

want to," set her

certain condition. Penny had to remind Jessa how she was trained and she could or do that if she met her.

Charles was reluctant,

very kind to me and never hurt me!" To coax him more, she took a step a wrapped her healthy little arms around his neck. "It's okay, Papa. Don't be

I will

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