Caleb's hand paused. He was genuinely amazed at this woman's audacity.Meanwhile, outside in the hall, Penny stiffened as she listened to the voice on the phone.The caller was Grandpa Fergerson, who was currently missing."Penpen." The voice on the other end hesitated before breaking into a cough."Grandpa Fergerson?"Penny thought she was hallucinating and urgently responded, "Where are you right now? Caleb has been searching for you.""Penpen, let's meet tomorrow night. Don't tell Caleb."Tomorrow night? By that time, they would already be in the mountains, spending the night there. This implied that Sir Fergerson was nearby but unwilling to show himself.With many questions in her mind, Penny heard him say, "There are some things I want to ask you alone, so Caleb must not know."After saying this, he started to cough heavily again.Sir Fergerson was already frail when he left, and he probably did not have much time left."Grandpa, I'll ask Caleb to track this signal's
Wind was at a loss for words as Khloe smiled at him, the fragrance of her hair filling his nostrils.As he was about to get lost in her gaze, he heard her say, "I can't wait any longer, Wind. During this trip, I want you to kill Penny."Khloe's face was cold. Her lips curved in a sinister smile as she cupped his face with her hands."You said you could be the knife in my hand."Killing Penny during the hike meant risking discovery by Caleb at any moment.If Caleb paid even a little attention, he would know who was behind it.This meant Khloe was asking Wind to risk his life to take Penny's."Can you do it, Wind?"Wind lowered his gaze, his braid falling over his shoulder. He looked up at her."I can, Ms. Khloe.""Good. Tomorrow night, keep an eye on Penny. The moment she's out of Cally's sight, make your move. Make sure she dies, Wind. You know, I can't stand playing with her anymore. My illness might worsen if this continues. You don't want anything to happen to me, right?"
The atmosphere in the hallway turned awkward in an instant.Penny stood at the door, unable to comprehend why Caleb would embrace Khloe. It seemed like they might have even kissed if not for the interruption.Upon hearing the door open, Caleb immediately regained his senses and pushed Khloe away with considerable force.Khloe was caught off balance and fell to the floor.Ethan quickly approached and punched Caleb in the chest.Unable to dodge in time, Caleb staggered backward several steps.Ethan's expression was icy as he helped Khloe up. He asked her gently, "Khlo, are you okay?"With reddened eyes, Khloe nestled into his embrace. "Ethan, my chest feels uncomfortable, I..."As she spoke, she was even starting to gasp for air, and her cheeks turned red.Ethan promptly looked for her medication and administered it to her.Khloe was sobbing as she stayed in Ethan's arms, refusing to look at Caleb.Her appearance suggested she felt betrayed by Caleb despite their seemingly int
After being brought back to her room, Khloe continued to sob.Ethan prepared a hot bath for her and sighed upon hearing her cry.“He’s obviously stringing both of you along.”“I know, Ethan, but I just can’t let go of him. Even if he doesn’t bat an eyelid toward me in front of others.”Ethan’s frown deepened. Having been overly protected, his sister had limited interactions with the opposite sex, leading to her current infatuation.“He was the one who first wrote letters to me. I still keep them. If it weren't for my health, I would've come to him much earlier. There wouldn’t have been any issue with Penny. When Caleb held me in his arms just now, I couldn’t resist him at all,” she continued, wiping her tear-streaked cheeks.“So, Ethan, can you help me? I want to marry him. Even if his heart is with Penny, I just want him. He'll surely treat me well after marriage.”Hearing this, Ethan was incredulous at her love-struck state.However, his beloved sister was holding his hand an
Penny almost instantly sat up from the bed, thinking it was someone pulling a prank on her.The next second later, another message came through: [That nightgown looks pretty good on you.]Penny felt a tingling on her scalp. She suddenly recalled the numerous cameras in her previous house. It was a feeling that made her nauseous.She turned off the lights and scanned the room, finding no hidden cameras around.Then, she got up and went to the window. She was just about to draw the curtains when her phone rang again.You look so cute searching for me. I was too rough on you last time. Did my Penpen take some birth control pills?]It was Casby.Penny's hand that was still holding the curtains felt sweaty at that moment.She hastily drew the curtains, ensuring no one outside could see in. She then sat back on the bed, feeling uneasy.No new messages came after that, but she felt very unsettled.She went to the bathroom again, double-checking every corner to ensure no one was hidi
Penny's eyes briefly lit up with a spark of hope, but she saw the man in front of her sneer and slowly lean in. His nose was nearly touching hers.Feeling disgusted, she turned her head away, wishing she could tear this man to pieces.Casby then spoke softly, "Do you think after what happened between us, Caleb will still treat you the same as before? When he's in bed with you, he'll keep thinking about you in my bed, whether or not you’re reacting the same way. "Did you tell him? Did you think he wouldn't be jealous? His jealousy drove him crazy, making him desperately search for me, forcing me to hide in such a pathetic state. Penny Sullivan, you really did a number on me."Penny did not know Caleb was secretly searching for Casby, especially since she had asked him not to.He must have cared and was just pretending not to.Casby grabbed her hand, forcing her to look at him. Then after a while, he laughed and let go.Penny remained silent. She could still hear Caleb's voice ou
Caleb found it amusing and stared at Ethan nonchalantly.Khloe grew worried that there would be a conflict between the two men. She clung to Ethan pitifully."Ethan, it's okay. I know Caleb doesn't really like me, maybe because I talk too much."She lowered her stance so much that everyone else felt it was unfair to her.Nonetheless, due to Caleb's status, no one dared to say anything.Ethan slowly approached, standing face-to-face with Caleb. They were barely a few centimeters apart.Their similar height made the standoff seem even colder as if the temperature around them had dropped."Caleb, let's have a good talk when we get back to the city."The matter of Caleb and Khloe's engagement needed to be discussed.Caleb walked past him, heading toward Penny. He showed very little interest in talking to him.Ethan did not take offense at this. He was sure that Caleb would compromise eventually.Khloe was concerned and clung to Ethan's arm."Ethan, I'm sorry..."She always act
Caleb knelt in front of Penny. "Penpen, I'll carry you."Penny's ankle had swollen up, clearly making it impossible for her to walk.Caleb handed their bags to Liam and Winston and then squatted in front of her.Anyway, he was her boyfriend. Without hesitation, Penny got onto his back, wrapping her arms around his neck.Caleb was super tall and stood up effortlessly. He even managed to balance himself. He frowned slightly."Have you lost weight again recently?"After his comment, he continued walking unfazed.Khloe stood behind them, watching their retreating figures. Tears began falling down her cheeks.She instinctively grabbed Ethan's arm, whimpering softly.It was simply unbearable for Ethan to see her this way."Stop crying.""Ethan, am I really that annoying?"Ethan was at a loss for words, thinking to himself that that Caleb Fergerson was such a scumbag!"It's okay, be good. After the hike, I’ll have a serious talk with him."Khloe was actually acting, having start