Chapter 516\u00a0<\/p>\n
On the surface, Diana\u2019s words seemed directed at Megan, yet for some reason, Penelope\u2019s heart gave a nervous jolt.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After breakfast, when the dishes had been cleared, Penelope shot Megan several anxious glances. Then, after a brief hesitation, she rose to help the maids carry the dishes into the kitchen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana\u2019s calm, assessing gaze followed her. \u201cThere are household staff for that. You don\u2019t need to help.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s fine.\u201d Penelope forced her tone to sound natural, trying to mask her unease. \u201cWhen I lived with the Hampton family, I often did these things. It\u2019s already much better than before. At the orphanage, I-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The mention made Florence\u2019s heart twist. This girl should have grown up as a pampered heiress, yet she had clearly endured years of hardship.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana\u2019s expression, however, didn\u2019t change. \u201cYou were in Mount Pine Orphanage, right?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the past few days, while still in Brimcrest, Diana had already investigated Penelope\u2019s entire background.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Knowing there was no point in denying it, Penelope admitted readily, \u201cYes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The next question followed. \u201cThen you must have known Sydney since childhood?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
While verifying details about the car accident, Diana had learned that Sydney had also come from Mount Pine Orphanage. The coincidence had gnawed at her for days. It felt too convenient. Seeing Penelope now only deepened her suspicion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope\u2019s hands trembled faintly as she held the dishes, but she forced out a look of surprise. \u201cReally? I had no idea she was at Mount Pine Orphanage as well.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Trying to sound casual, she added, \u201cEven though we were sisters-in-law for three years, we only met at family gatherings. I don\u2019t actually know much about her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI see?\u201d Diana smiled slightly, her tone light, almost indulgent. \u201cWell, you were both children back then. Not recognizing each other as adults is normal.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope managed a smile, thinking she had handled it well. But once she and Megan got into the car, Megan glared at her. \u201cAre you an idiot? She asked one question, and you spilled your whole life story! Were you trying to look guilty?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo way\u2026\u201d Penelope faltered. \u201cI didn\u2019t think she suspected anything. She seemed fine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s because you\u2019re stupid!\u201d Megan snapped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had known Diana for years. That woman\u2019s mind was razor-sharp, and when she struck, it was deadly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, Megan couldn\u2019t tell whether Diana had actually noticed anything. It was better to be safe than sorry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope, fuming but too afraid to argue, only asked, \u201cSo where are we going now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before leaving, Megan had told the others they were going shopping. Of course, Penelope knew that was just an\u00a0<\/p>\n
excuse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere we\u2019re going doesn\u2019t matter.\u201d Megan\u2019s hands tightened on the steering wheel, her voice cool. \u201cWhat matters is that Diana\u2019s in Jouleston now. You need to stay as far away from her as possible. A fool like you will slip up sooner or later.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGot it.\u201d Penelope bit back her temper, then cautiously asked, \u201cThat text you sent Caleb\u2026 Did he reply?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She wanted to know what Megan was planning, but the latter didn\u2019t even glance her way.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNone of your concern,\u201d she spat coldly. \u201cDon\u2019t stick your nose where it doesn\u2019t belong. I\u2019ll do what I promised you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
P\u00a0<\/p>\n
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