Chapter 718

Before Hestia could say anything, Pennleigh continued, "Ever since you left Eustoma to return to Halwanest, I’d been waiting for you to come back to fulfill your promise. But all I got... was the news of your death." ‘A promise that I made?’ Hestia did not know about this, but with the current situation that they were in, no matter what kind of promise Hesper had made to Pennleigh, Hestia would never admit that she was Hesper. She stared at Nathaniel who was standing next to her and did not hesitate before she stepped forward and took Nathaniel’s arm. "Sorry, sir, but I really don’t know what you’re talking about. Besides, this is my husband, Nathaniel Tucker. We’re already married, so please show some self-respect." "You finally think of me, Ms. Deschamps. You’re indeed someone who’d kick down the ladder." Hestia was at a loss for words. Even if Hestia was not willing to listen to what Nathaniel had to say at the moment, she still had to pretend to be in a harmonious relationshi