Semua Bab Yearning for Her Return : Bab 1031 - Bab 1040

Penny didn't need Scarlett to speak to know what she was thinking.Having just been transferred to the general ward for observation, her body was still severely weak. Why let Scarlett exert herself talking?Penny let go of her hand and said earnestly, "Grandma, just relax. Since the doctor said you can be cured, let's cooperate with them fully."There's nothing more important than health and having the family together. If you insist on treating me as an outsider and worrying about the money, then when you get better, you and Cecilia can sell yourselves to me and be my family for life."The playful words finally lightened the atmosphere in the ward.Whether it was Penny's and Cecilia's comforting words taking effect or a natural instinct to grasp every chance for survival, Scarlett's condition began to improve over the next week.Seeing that Scarlett was recovering well, the doctor discussed the surgery schedule with Penny and Cecilia. He explained all the precautions, risks, and

Penny shot Cecilia a displeased look.Cecilia glanced at her phone, saw the two alarms she had set, and gave an embarrassed smile.Penny snorted softly. She went back to the bathroom to rinse her mouth and wash her face. When she came out, she couldn't help but vent."Who was the one who said to turn off all the alarms and sleep until we naturally wake up? It turns out I was the only one who took it seriously, sleeping until noon like a lazy bum."The small, shabby room didn't have a separate dining room, and the dining table was also Cecilia's desk.Penny sat across from her. Still not having much appetite after waking up and brushing her teeth, she sipped her soy milk slowly, looking at the breakfast on the table with a lack of interest.Cecilia apologized, "I suddenly got some work, so I had to get up. Besides, you didn't have anything urgent to do, so it's fine for you to sleep a bit more."Penny had sold her apartment to pay for Scarlett's medical bills and moved to this di

Scarlett's surgery was very successful, and her recovery went smoothly afterward.After another two weeks in the hospital for recuperation, Penny and Cecilia brought her home.During this time, Penny learned to cook. Initially, Cecilia did the cooking while Penny watched or followed along with videos.But later, Penny took the initiative to try cooking herself. In the first couple of days, Cecilia watched over her, but soon, Penny could manage on her own.She picked things up quickly, just like she did with her studies at school.At first, she could only cook simple dishes like baked chicken and peppered pork. Eventually, she learned to braise food, and her cutting skills became refined and beautiful.On the day Scarlett was discharged, Penny prepared a full table of dishes.There was no extravagant fare. All the ingredients were chosen based on the doctor's advice and the hospital's dietary recommendations.Still, the food looked and smelled fantastic. It was a clear indicatio

Like Penny, Cecilia also worried about her life. She had the same realization but came to it much earlier than Penny.Cecilia knew from a young age that she was different from other kids.She was abandoned by her mother. Besides that, her father was a drunk gambler who didn't contribute to the family, so what could she expect from him?In fact, the family's situation only improved after Moses was imprisoned. Before that, any money the family had was quickly taken by him.Even additional money that others lent them went to him, including everything Scarlett earned.From the time Cecilia became sensible, she knew she had to rely on herself.While peers had accumulated wealth from their families, she had to build it herself step-by-step.Other kids could enjoy delicacies and live in bright, clean houses since birth, while she had to save up for her own new home.What else could she do? Just take it slow. People had different fates.She wasn't negative but instead believed in hers

Cecilia widened her eyes and slowly compared the face in the photo with the much trendier and paler young man on her phone."It IS him," Cecilia said with a sigh. "It seems like all the pictures online are edited. He looks much better in them."It was a young guy's selfie that was shared on social media. It looked like he wasn't used to using beauty filters, and his photography skills weren't great, so the picture didn't look as good as the promotional photos online.Cecilia continued making comparisons and wondered why the person looked somewhat familiar.Of course, he would look familiar. He was the chubby kid from the neighboring class who asked Penny if she could tutor him before.The other party's family wasn't short on money and offered a high price, so Penny had no reason to refuse and naturally agreed.At that time, although Cecilia wasn't always by Penny's side, pretty much everyone Penny met would also end up meeting Cecilia.Cecilia may not be friends with them, but i