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Chapter 160

Author: Gathered Light
Terrified by the look on Eugene's face, Penelope quickly blurted, "I lied!"

Gasping for breath, she met his wild eyes and cried out, "Gene, it was a lie! Jackie never called last night."

"Are you sure?" Eugene's rage-filled expression eased slightly.

Finally getting a chance to breathe, Penelope nodded quickly and tried to pry his hands off her shoulders. "Yes!"

Eugene withdrew his hands and warned her, "If Jackie finds out about us… I swear, I won't let you off easy."

She could tell he wasn't bluffing. If this last shred of pretense between him and Jacklyn were torn away, he'd undoubtedly blame her.

Still frightened by how Eugene had behaved earlier, she nodded obediently. "I-I understand. I'll never let Jackie know."

Eugene gave her one last look before walking out of the room.

The moment he closed the door, the meek expression on Penelope's face twisted into a sneer. Scoffing, she murmured, "You're the only one who thinks Jacklyn doesn't know anything."

Turning around, sh
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