Chapter 103

The next afternoon, Penelope parked early along the side of the road near Xavier's school. Not long after school let out, she spotted Xavier speeding past the gates and throwing himself into the arms of an elegant, well-groomed lady waiting nearby. The warmth and eagerness in his greeting made Penelope's stomach lurch. So, Xavier could be just as close to someone else as he was to her. Inwardly, she cursed him as an ungrateful brat, watching as he and the woman climbed into a nearby luxurious car. Penelope had a suspicion about the woman's identity, so she started her engine and followed them. When the car carrying Xavier turned into Summers Mansion and Penelope was stopped at the gate, she had no choice but to turn around, her expression tight with frustration. The area in which Julia lived required an appointment or an escort from someone in the household for guests to even step inside. Why did Julia get to have all the good things? No! Penelope refused to accept it. Whatev