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Chapter 57

Penulis: Gathered Light
Jacklyn didn't need any secret herbal remedies. However, she did need to commit to her act fully, so she could only hide the coldness in her eyes and give Eugene a nod.

Only then did Lydia leave, satisfied.

The moment she left, Jacklyn said coldly, "I'm not drinking any herbal medicine."

Eugene patted her head affectionately and smiled. "Alright. Anything you say, Jackie. We'll just go through the motions and pour it away when the time comes."

Suddenly, footsteps could be heard approaching the door.

Penelope had been absolutely thrilled ever since she moved into Lloyd Manor. But the moment she stepped through the door, her eyes collided with a pair she despised.

"Jacklyn! Didn't she leave? Why is she back?" she seethed to herself.

Eugene immediately panicked when he saw Penelope and swore to himself. How could he have forgotten about Penelope?

Terrified that she was going to say something inappropriate, he rushed to ask first, "Penelope, are you here for Jackie?"

Penelope was
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