Pampered by My Ex-husband (Penny and Orlando)

Chapter 87 Her Sleep Talking

Chapter 87 Her Sleep Talking

Penny had long been displeased with Susan's temperament. Since her uncle and aunt had endured

each other, Susan had developed a terrible disposition.

Philip, sensing her reluctance to assist them, grew increasingly anxious.

"Even if Susan is at fault, isn't there any room for negotiation?" he implored.

"The truth is, we owe Susan an apology. If she insists on divorcing, your cousin will forever be branded

with the stain of embezzlement and high-interest loans. Nobody in the county would dare to marry into

our family, except for Susan who doesn't seem to mind. And if anything happens to Susan, what about

our family..." he kept pleading.

Penny felt powerless and closed her eyes.

She vividly knew how much Philip and Haley had suffered in their lives, and how their hard-earned

money had been squandered by their son and his wife.

She rubbed her temples wearily.

"But Philip," she sighed, "have you ever thought that even if I plead with Mr. Fletcher, he won't

compromise with Susan? He is dead serious about this matter. Either she pays $8 million to repair the

car or she faces imprisonment."

Philip pleaded with her, "Penny, can't you at least ask Mr. Fletcher first? If... if he takes your plea into

consideration, perhaps he would be willing to reduce the amount..."

Penny felt a surge of anger and her tone turned cold.

"Philip, I've already asked him, and what I told you is true. I need to drive now. Bye."

Without waiting for a reply, she abruptly ended the call.

This was the first time that Penny and Philip had engaged in such a tense argument.

Penny clearly knew that Philip and Haley were kind and friendly. They had treated her warmly during

her stay at their house. It was precisely because of their kindness that Susan saw an opportunity to

exert control over them.

Orlando, sitting beside her, had overheard the entire conversation.

After Penny hung up, he inquired, "Is that woman your relative?"

For some reason, Penny felt embarrassed. "Yes, she is Susan, my sister-in-law."

Orlando's gaze became somewhat meaningful. "She mentioned that your cousin ran away?"

"Yes, he borrowed money at exorbitant interest rates."

"And she hasn't divorced him?"

Penny grasped the implications of his questioning.

Susan, a married woman, was actively involved with another man. Why didn't her family try to stop

her?

This realization only deepened Penny's sense of shame, especially considering that Philip still held on

to the hope that her cousin would return and that Susan would bear a son for the family.

They indulged Susan because, as Philip had acknowledged, no one else would be willing to marry her

cousin now, except for Susan.

"Mr. Fletcher, I apologize for that," Penny stammered, finding it difficult to explain the situation.

Orlando withdrew his gaze, his tone turning indifferent. "Are you willing to pay the $8 million for her?"

"I don't have that much money," Penny admitted.

"Then don't meddle in other people's business," he retorted.

Penny genuinely didn't have that amount of money. Now she had to quickly sell her apartment and use

the proceeds as a down payment for the new house she had purchased.

Moreover, the subsequent transfer of funds through the bank would take another two weeks.

During this time, she would have to either stay at Hills Villa or book a hotel.

And if she happened to run into Orlando at Hills Villa, it would undoubtedly be quite awkward.

Both of them fell silent.

Suddenly, Penny received a message from Philip.

[Penny, I'm sorry for putting you in a difficult position with my words. We will handle this matter

ourselves. Just focus on yourself.]

Instead of feeling satisfied, Penny became even more agitated and unsettled.

It reminded her of the frustration and grievances she had once experienced with her father.

She leaned back in her chair, feeling utterly exhausted.

Meanwhile, Orlando had documents in his lap and was flipping through them. Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

Just as he was about to sign, he felt a head leaning against his shoulder.

He stiffened and couldn't help but turn to look at Penny.

It seemed that in these few days, she had suffered a lot in Prodale County.

Despite her cool appearance and clear gazing, she had been in a bad mood, appearing somewhat

pitiful, with a trace of sorrow lingering on the tip of her nose.

Even in her dreams, that same expression adorned her face.

Penny had actually dreamt about Orlando.

In her dream, he held her chin, forcing her to call him husband.

Without much resistance, she whispered tiredly, "Husband."

Orlando, engrossed in the documents, heard that muffled voice and almost lost control, tempted to tear

up the papers.

Deep furrows formed on his brow as he couldn't help but turn to look at her.

She was peacefully asleep, and her whisper was most likely just sleep talking.

Orlando wondered why Penny would call out for her husband when she had previously acknowledged

their troubled relationship.

Withdrawing his gaze, he calmed his heart. After all, it had nothing to do with him.

When Penny woke up, it was already evening.

As she recognized the familiar route, her heart couldn't help but race.

Wasn't this the way to Hills Villa?

Could it be that Orlando was planning to go to Hills Villa tonight?!