Chapter 11

Penelope had come to Jendale with marriage in mind, so naturally, she had no objections. Harriet was overjoyed having fulfilled a long-held wish. She then chatted with the both of them for half an hour. It was when Ethan happened to walk in to deliver some documents that she brought him out, claiming that she needed to start making arrangements for the wedding they were talking about earlier. Only Alexander and Penelope were left in the room. Penelope wasn't sure what to say, so she absentmindedly picked up a magazine from the table. Alexander remained calm as he poured her a glass of water. He then asked, "Grandma mentioned that you were injured. Was it from a car accident? How are you feeling now?" Penelope replied, "It's from a car accident. I broke a couple of ribs, but I'll recover after a month's rest." Alexander frowned. He had wanted to ask how she got injured but caught the fleeting hesitation in her gaze. Realizing she probably didn't want to discuss it, he changed the