Penny was born prematurely due to Julia's amniotic fluid breaking under stress.There was still some time before the due date, so when Penny was born, she was as skinny as a monkey and not very attractive. She had to be kept alive in the neonatal unit.It was not easy to conceive her, and her birth was full of trials and tribulations.When her condition was stabilized enough for her to be held by Julia, Julia showed a lot of love for Penny.Her father and brother died in a plane crash, and her mother died from an illness. Penny was Julia's only blood relative now.So, after leaving the hospital, Julia devoted almost all of herself to Penny's growth. She didn't notice Spencer's changing attitude toward her nor did she feel his impatience until Penny could walk.At that time, Julia received a photo of Spencer holding a woman she didn't know. Only then did she realize her family had changed.The man who had promised to spend his life with her was smiling so happily with another wom
After that argument, Julia's attitude toward her own daughter changed. She even attributed all the misfortune in her family to this young child who had just begun to speak.People in the Lowe family said she was a jinx. Why would an outsider like Julia care about the Lowe family?Eventually, Julia realized that if the hospital's examination report was correct, Spencer might never have children again in his lifetime.It would be best if the Lowe family's only child died.Later on, Penny never felt her mother's love again.She was raised by the Lowe family's nanny and only felt her parents' indifference in daily life. She also knew that the relationship between her parents was not good.Beatrice kept calling her a financial burden, too. Even Julia would be berated alongside her.So, Penny knew from a young age that she was not liked.She had been struggling from the initial expectation of family affection to now tearing apart her hypocritical "family". She had exerted almost all
"You dare to demand a division of property?" Spencer slammed the table, his anger causing the vase to tremble.Julia lifted her gaze, looking at Spencer's no longer young and handsome face. She was unable to recall the man who once held her in his arms and said he would protect her for the rest of her life.She was even a little confused. After that argument they had years ago, why was she still willingly playing the role of Mrs. Lowe?Then, she remembered.It wasn't that she hadn't thought about divorce back then. It was just that she was no longer young, and her family had encountered such big issues. She truly didn't know what she would do if she had a divorce.After graduating, she was deceived by Spencer into marrying him and became a full-time housewife in the "elite" circle. She had been doing her best to play the role of Mrs. Lowe, afraid of bringing shame to the Lowe family.In the following two years, she was tormented beyond recognition by pregnancy, desperately hoping
"Am I the one going too far?"Julia chuckled as she looked at her hypocritical husband."Who's the one going too far here? You've already resorted to violence when I only said a couple of things to you."Besides, you're the one who brought up divorce, and property division in divorce is clearly stipulated by the law."You, a waste of space, can't even spare money to support your wife and child, yet you have the nerve to accuse me of going too far. You're nothing but trash!""You!"Spencer was nearly unable to catch his breath as he continued to be insulted.He was already ridiculed in their social circle for not having children. And now, his wife was exposing his flaws right in front of the servants, repeatedly calling him a "waste of space".It was like stabbing him in the heart with a knife, causing fresh blood to flow.Most people in this world wanted it all.They didn't want to take responsibility and wanted to hide the masks they didn't like behind a piece of cloth. Did
Beatrice's heart skipped a beat, making her feel suffocated. "How can you say such things here?""I'm just telling the truth. It's not anything illegal, so why can't I say it?"Julia looked innocent. It was as if she didn't understand why Beatrice was so angry.Of course, Beatrice would be angry.With so many servants in the dining room, Julia had actually openly revealed her husband's secrets, trampling on Spencer's dignity! How could Julia behave like this as Beatrice's daughter-in-law?As if sensing what was on Beatrice's mind, Julia looked over with a mocking smile."Ever since I married into the Lowe family, you've looked down on me from the bottom of your heart. Well, your son has personally proposed to divorce me."Since you're here, why not be a witness and let us divide the divorce property? This way, your son can openly play around with women outside and bring them back home."She paused and added a sharp comment before Beatrice's anger could erupt."With your son's
Outside, snow began to fall lightly from the sky.Penny was unaware of the chaos and dispute in the Lowe family at the moment.She had just finished unpacking her belongings. She had sorted out her clothes and put books into the study. Other than that, there wasn't much else to tidy up.After all, over the past year, she had slowly shifted the center of her life to this apartment.Being driven out by the Lowe family now was considered settling her fate once and for all.After tidying up the room, Penny let out a heavy sigh.She poured herself a cup of tea from the thermos and lay down on the couch by the French window, curling up in the soft cushions and looking at the snowy scenery outside.Not far away from her apartment was her school.Looking back on it, the most relaxing time in her life was spent there.Getting up early every day was unbearable in winter. But, compared to the suffocating atmosphere in the Lowe family, Penny wished she could stay at school every day.She
In early June, a rain shower extinguished much of the heat that had risen in the air. The wet flowers, grass, and trees on campus emitted a refreshing, fragrant aroma.The setting sun shone on the basketball court. Some lower-grade students were splashing water around while exercising, blooming with youthful vigor amid the songs being broadcast around the school.But Penny and her friends naturally didn't have time to stop and admire.This was their past and could be their future. But it definitely was not their present.With no one supporting them from behind, they could only follow the tide and keep running forward.They couldn't stop.After the self-study session during the first night, the darkness enveloped the entire campus. The lights overflowing from the classrooms added a soft touch to the night.Penny was used to running two laps around the field with Cecilia during this break, using sweat to release all the pressure from the whole day of tension.Many people were on
Reincarnation was a skill that required luck. Not only that, luck will play a part even in one's career and future.But only one thing in this world would yield rewards through the effort you put in—reading and learning.Even if a child lacked talent and understanding of mathematical logic, they could still manage to achieve a passable score by rote memorizing all the questions and answers.The tranquility in Penny's heart came from such logic.Each time she solved a difficult problem, it gave her a different sense of achievement. It was also a different feeling entirely when she broke free from trying to please her parents and strived for that top spot.Penny really enjoyed this kind of life.Everyone around her complained about the immense pressure of high school and wished to graduate quickly. Meanwhile, Penny thought it would be great if she could spend her whole life studying.But life must go on, and people must move forward.Moreover, leaving Riverwood might not be a bad