Chapter 393

When Penelope saw me stop her, she thought I was taking Joey's side. She looked at me in disbelief and said, "Jen..."

"Let's talk outside," I said, finding it difficult to explain my complicated thoughts.

As I led Penelope towards the partially open door, we saw Luke standing there like a barrier.

Penelope saw him as a potential ally and pointed at Joey, saying, "Mr. Walker, Joey claims you won't allow us to call the police!"

Like Penelope, I looked at Luke hopefully, waiting for his response.

Luke pursed his lips slightly before speaking, "You should go home and rest. I'll handle this."

"Mr. Walker, are you going to let her—" Penelope's hopeful expression turned to disappointment. My heart sank too, but I interrupted her, saying, "You must be shaken up. Let me take you to get something to eat."

"I can't leave without a resolution!" Penelope stubbornly stood her ground.

"You're not even related to my brother. What right do you have to stay?" Joey turned around, her eyes filled