302 Once bitten, twice shy.

Inside the mansion, Old Mrs. Pierson's laughter rang out.

"Old Madam, please don't laugh too much," the doctor said, a hint of panic in his voice. "Your

heart rate..."

"Hahaha!" Old Mrs. Pierson ignored the doctor as she clapped happily. "Very well, very well! Those two are young - they married young. Therefore, they're still in the honeymoon phase. Let them be!" Butler Hubert nodded proudly. "Old Madam, I've already instructed everyone not to approach where the young master and the young madam are. They won't be disturbed."

"Hahaha! Very good, Hubert! You've truly redeemed yourself this time!" Old Mrs. Pierson said, pleased, while the doctor watched her quietly and nervously.

Old Mrs. Pierson, already in her eighties, had recently fallen ill so often that she couldn't move around much. She frequently complained about her body breaking down. But look at her now!

Her speaking had already strained her throat, often a precursor to a mild flu. Yet, here she was, laughing loudly without complaint.

"Don't worry about the tea," Old Mrs. Pierson said dismissively. "Those kids will take a while to come to the courtyard."

Butler Hubert nodded. "Yes, Madam.

Wellprepare the tea once they arrive."

"Good, good!" Old Mrs. Pierson said, clapping. "Oh, my goodness! The heavens have finally heeded my prayers. I hope I get to see my great-grandchildren soon!"

"Actually, Madam," Butler Hubert cleared his throat, making Old Mrs. Pierson raise her brows at him. He carefully moved closer and whispered in her ear.

Old Mrs. Pierson listened, her brows furrowing then arching. Once Butler Hubert finished, she looked up at him in shock.

"You think my granddaughter-in-law is already expecting?!"

"Madam, with how big her appetite was, doesn't it seem like she's eating for ten people?"

Old Mrs. Pierson rubbed her chin as she

doctor, yet again being ignored, looked at the two helplessly. "Butler Hubert, Old Madam, it's also possible the young madam simply has a big appetite and a fast metabolism..." but his words

he... hey! Penny's brain screamed, but she just

and hurting him in the However, she didn't. Her mind and body

process.

which she

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Once bitten,

would

his lips on hers, Zoren's face stopped an inch from hers, looking worried. "Miss Penelope, you weren't breathing. Are

open and gasped, pushing his chest away. Her action caused him to stumble to the

her flushed cheeks. 'Why did I close my eyes?

the other hand, propped his elbow on the grass and sat up.

gasped in horror, her neck twisting like a rusty robot. When her eyes fell on him, he tilted his head

was the first thought that crossed her mind. 'God, that was embarrassing! Penny kept her lips sealed as she looked away,

said before the corner of his lips curled up

Pierson, I think Old Mrs. Pierson is already waiting for us. There's been enough misunderstanding tonight, don't you think? I don't want them to think we're

in her eyes.

as he slowly pushed himself up.

comfortable

once more. "I'm simply giving you my blessing. Come on,

"Mr. Pierson, have you heard the phrase:

he said. "I

She changed

"I'm not falling."

Penny clasped his hand. She didn't give him a heads-up, as if she were angry, squeezing his hand and pulling herself up. To her surprise, Zoren gripped her hand steadily and pulled her up, his other hand

she felt his strong grip compared to earlier. She lifted her wide eyes to him, only to see a slight curl at

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