Chapter 12

Alexander and Penelope gradually warmed up to each other after talking for the entire afternoon. Penelope, no longer as tense as she first stepped in, started asking about the Lamberts' preference. Alexander figured she was probably planning to prepare some gifts. He smiled faintly and said, "There are too many people in my family, I can't recall on top of my head. "How about this—once I move back in a week, we can find some time to pick out gifts for everyone. I can also show you around while we're at it." The surprise was evident on Penelope's face when she heard that he was getting discharged soon. She thought it was a good suggestion, given that she was still unfamiliar with the place. She then nodded in agreement. As it was getting late, Harriet came to pick Penelope up after she was done with her tasks. Penelope then bid her goodbyes to Alexander. After watching their car leave, Alexander instructed Ethan, "Have someone look into how Penelope had gotten injured. Also, fin