Chapter 24

This time, Alexander didn't wait for Penelope to finish speaking. Instead, he gently interrupted, "Penny, you're my wife now. Your problems are my problems. They're the Lamberts' too. "Grandma is standing up for our family, so there's no need for you to apologize. As for cutting ties with the Carters, that was a decision Dad and Grandma made last night after weighing everything. After all, those collaborative projects only existed because of the arranged marriage. "If they can't even treat their own daughter well, how could they be trusted in business? Ending those partnerships early is just a precaution to minimize risks. Don't blame everything on yourself, okay?" As his words sank in, Penelope felt somewhat relieved, and her tears gradually stopped. Alexander took a tissue and wiped her cheeks, his action tender and deliberate. Noticing the concern in his eyes, Penelope's tension eased. A moment later, she couldn't help but ask, "We've only known each other for a month. Why are