Chapter 228 Eliciting Affection

After Penny spoke, she heard the sound of rain from outside.

Cornelius had just come out of the kitchen at that moment. Seeing the rain, he said with a smile, “After this, many fresh mushrooms will pop up tonight.”

It seemed that Cornelius really loved the woods. He walked to the sofa, sat down, and started talking about the things one could find in the mountains, instantly dispelling the previous odd atmosphere.

However, as time passed, the rain outside became heavier, almost turning into a torrential downpour. Visibility quickly decreased, and the sky seemed very dark.

Such weather in the woods was indeed terrifying.

Cornelius then spoke up.

“I’ll have the maids prepare some rooms for you. Stay the night. Nobody should leave in this weather. It’s dangerous to drive down, and we don’t know if there are any landslides.”

After saying this, he specifically looked at Penny.

“Penny, since you came with Caleb, you should also stay. I won’t feel comfortable knowing you two are drivin