Lahat ng Kabanata ng Second Chance at Love: From Divorcee to the Billionaire's Bride: Kabanata 661 - Kabanata 670

I didn’t mention it directly, but I hinted, “When Jacob makes money, it’s all going to be Penelope’s. Then those two will buzz around her like flies, trying to get at that money…”“Enough!” Emily cut me off.“Mrs. Stewart…”She pulled Jacob, who had been fiddling with a model, close to her and quickly left the hospital room.As the door swung shut, a smile spread across my face. Emily was planning things out for Jacob, and there was no way she’d allow someone like my uncle and aunt—a ticking time bomb—to stay involved. She was likely abandoning the idea of having Penelope take care of Jacob.With that thought, I got out of bed, ready to check out of the hospital and return to the hotel. When I arrived, I saw Emily pulling a suitcase as she hurriedly left. Were they heading back to Johnsonville?I didn’t greet them; I just watched as they left, then called Luke to arrange to stay at the same hotel.“I’m in the room above yours,” he said.“Weren’t you staying at the downtown hote

Luke didn’t question the itinerary, signaling his approval. I stayed silent as well.When we reached the mangrove area, the assistant guided us through the park, providing detailed explanations of the various trees and plants, much like a tour guide. I learned a lot during the walk. The forest area also had a spot selling local specialties. Since Wendy and I both enjoy good food, I couldn’t help but steal a few extra glances.By the end of the day, we had only spent a little over two hours touring the park, far less time than we had devoted to other activities. The workload felt light, almost as if Luke had already decided to move forward with the partnership. He didn’t say anything, and I didn’t ask.For the next three days, we maintained this same pace. Luke, who is usually weighed down by work, seemed more relaxed. His perpetually furrowed brow had eased, and he appeared to be in good spirits.By the time we returned to Johnsonville, a week had passed. Before heading back, I had

The news put a damper on both Wendy's and my mood. Just then, my phone rang with an unknown number.When I answered, a woman's voice came through. "Is this Jen Middleton?""Yes, who's calling?""I'm a nurse at the hospital. Your aunt is in emergency care, and we need to contact her family."I could count on one hand the times I had seen my aunt and uncle. We weren't close, and after I found out they were after my inheritance, any lingering attachment vanished. I was about to claim bad reception and hang up.The nurse, sounding exasperated, said, "Her son was killed, and now his mother is in the hospital, devastated. Why is she estranged from her own family?""Who died?""Your cousin!""He's... dead?"I had never met him, only heard bits from Penelope. My cousin had been spoiled rotten, terrorizing his school from a young age. He dropped out before finishing middle school and spent his days bumming around. He rarely came home, and when he did, it was just to ask for money. His

Wendy's foot hovered over the brake, but at the last second, she changed her mind."I'm not giving this jerk an opening," she said, switching to the gas pedal. As the traffic light started its countdown, she floored it, zipping through the intersection just as the light turned yellow.The white SUV behind us had to slam on its brakes. Wendy grinned, clearly pleased with her maneuver."Wendy, if you'd hit the brakes, you might've found your next Mr. Right!" I teased, finally getting a chance to turn the tables."Trust me, after years of dealing with creeps, I can spot a player from a mile away," she replied, speeding up to shake off the SUV. She turned at the next corner, heading straight for her place."Now, where were we?" Wendy asked."Oh, right. She left everything behind to make sure Landon never forgets her," I reminded her."Quite the power move! You've got to hand it to her—she knows how to leave an impression," Wendy said admiringly. "Wonder if Landon will go looking for

Underneath that comment, others began asking which guest this “cold-hearted b*tch” referred to. Jethro124Loves: *It’s the one who just announced her relationship with Jethro!*This commenter knew how to stir things up, as there were two couples who had recently gone public on the dating show. Soon, fans were speculating which female guest it might be, with some heading to Penelope’s and the other woman’s social media accounts to leave comments and ask questions. Both women had their phones taken away during filming, so they were unaware of the online storm and couldn’t respond. The hashtag about a “heartless guest who skipped her own brother’s funeral to film a dating show” shot to the top of the trending list. The production crew saw the buzz and, knowing the show thrived on drama, chose to keep filming rather than immediately address the issue. Jethro’s manager, who had opposed his decision to date at the height of his career, pretended not to know that Penelope was the targ