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"I hope you don't forget that. Don't worry too much about your husband. I'll be fine."

Perhaps Penny was underestimating him, often prioritizing Zoren's health above everything else, forgetting the crucial point that he had earned his position through what people called a "bloody" fight. It wasn't easy for him to get where he was, and keeping it wasn't easy either.

"Even so, being careful is a must," she quietly blurted out.

Zoren nodded in understanding. "I will. Don't worry."

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"I'm not worried."

"I know, don't worry!

Penny pressed her lips together and shook her head. 'Never mind."

Just then, she caught sight of an approaching figure in her peripheral vision. Turning her head, she raised her brows at Butler Hubert.

"Young Master, Young Madam, the Old Madam has finished her regular check-up," he announced. "She is calling for both of you to join her for tea."

Zoren nodded. "We're coming." He then cast a look at Penny.

"Mhm," she hummed, trying to get up, only for Renny to place its paw on her leg. "Huh?"

Penny raised her brows. "Bla - I mean, Renny, we have to go inside."

"Renny isn't allowed inside," Zoren informed her. "It's not safe"

"What?" She frowned and moved closer to her baby. "How is it not safe when she's been here

before?"

nervous laugh. "Young Madam, it's because the servants are wary of Renny, and

is here," she blurted out, even though she had just told herself not to be stubborn. She mentally scolded herself. "This isn't your house, Penny! Stop acting as if you need to rescue Blacky! Their reasoning is valid! Don't think only of yourself!" "Hehe..." Butler

the courtyard," Zoren said calmly but with finality.

bedroom."

Butler Hubert furrowed

we'll head to the courtyard

the confusion on the butler's, she realized this

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to take us

The panther sweetly nudged.

her, they

***

in satisfaction. If anyone mistake her for a child given

and said, "Miss Penelope, let's go. The courtyard is a ten-minute walk from

you

her hands in shock.

walk is still within

it that big for you?" His question carried genuine curiosity and innocence, but it felt

stab to her.

did it sound like the literal translation of his question was: "Are you that

her feet, a hand suddenly

help you up,"

refused, but she felt he might somehow push her down again if she

she muttered, clasping

coldness of his hand. She glanced up at

Much to her dismay, when she

Thud!

weight on top of her froze her on the spot. Fortunately, Zoren was quick enough to use his

a moment, neither of them moved, with him on top of her while she lay

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