Pampered by My Ex-husband (Penny and Orlando)

Chapter 118 You're Not Mad at Me

Chapter 118 You're Not Mad at Me

Anika brought her the ice, but after an hour of applying it, the swollen area still throbbed painfully,

especially when she put on her high heels. It felt like needles were poking at her skin.

Beads of sweat formed on her forehead as she pushed through the discomfort to continue with her

makeup.

Anika couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

"Ms. Stuart, how about I call Rex, and you can go another day?"

"No."

The primary purpose of this banquet was to cheer up Rex. He had been so kind to her, and she had

already missed picking him up earlier. She couldn't afford to disappoint him on such a momentous

occasion.

Penny completed her makeup, wearing the bracelet Rex had given her. Apart from that, she had no

other accessories.

With her naturally fair skin and calm demeanor, paired with a dress accentuating her waist, she looked

exquisite, like a winter plum blossom.

The emerald bracelet on her wrist made her appear even more nobly attractive.

After finishing her preparations, Penny wasted no more time and got into the car.

However, not long after the car departed, she received a call from Cason, asking her to make a detour

to Stuart's mansion and bring Lana along.

Penny furrowed her brows. "Dad, why does Lana need to go? Isn't she feeling unwell?"

"She is, but she heard about this event and wanted to join the fun. Rex likes you, and he won't mind if

you bring one more person. Penny, she's your sister, and she's been in the hospital for years without

the chance to attend any big gatherings. I'm busy, so take her with you."

Penny didn't particularly like or dislike Lana, and she agreed.

The car then headed to Stuart's mansion, where Lana was already waiting in her evening gown.

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Helen didn't argue with Penny tonight; perhaps she realized that for Lana to attend an event like this,

they needed Penny's help.

Helen wanted to go but couldn't ask Penny for this favor. But she was okay with Lana attending in her

place.

Maybe someone would have their eye on Lana, and there was a possibility of her finding a wealthy

suitor.

Everyone knew that the Stuart family was barely holding up, and if Lana could get a rich husband, it

would be better than struggling with Penny at Stuart's mansion.

"Penny, I'm sorry. I was too stubborn."

Lana cautiously held onto Penny's hand. "You're not mad at me, are you?"

Penny's face remained expressionless as she softly replied, "Get in the car first, or we'll be late."

Lana nodded and carefully took her seat, holding up her gown.

It was the first time Penny had sat in this car, which Rex had left at Hills Villa.

It was a limited-edition Bentley. They couldn't arrive at the Fletcher's mansion in her car.

The banquet was scheduled to begin promptly at 7:30, and the car glided slowly down the road.

Penny and Lana didn't exchange any more words. Penny had to look out the window to keep herself

occupied, but something caught her eye and made her furrow her brows.

A young man dressed in tattered jeans captured her attention. He was standing by the roadside,

devouring a bun.

He looked as if he hadn't eaten for a long time.

Penny had keen eyes and recognized him instantly. It was her cousin Noah, who had run away from

home several years ago.

He had left his parents and wife behind in their hometown, disregarding any responsibilities, and even

accumulated a mountain of debt. In recent years, he hadn't made a single phone call.

Whenever Philip and Haley mentioned their son, their eyes would tear up. Penny never expected to

see Noah in Chatville.

"Stop the car."

Penny called out, her gaze fixed on Noah, afraid he might disappear.

The driver promptly pulled over, and Penny, without any concern for the pain in her ankle, opened the

car door and stepped out.

"Wait for me."

She said before heading towards Noah.