Suddenly, the phone on the table lit up, catching Penelope's attention.It was a call from Eugene.Excited, she exchanged a quick glance with Amanda before answering, "Hello, Gene!""Penelope, I've thought about it, and Lloyd Manor still needs you. You haven't moved your things out yet, right? Come back and stay," Eugene said.That was the news Penelope had been longing for—being allowed to return to Lloyd Manor."Okay, Gene. I've missed you so much these past few days," she said shyly."Alright."And with that, he hung up.Perhaps the news had made her so giddy with excitement that she didn't notice how cold Eugene had sounded.Amanda, however, had noticed. "Penelope, don't you think Eugene's attitude was a little…""Oh, it's fine. Gene's probably still mad. I'll just have to coax him when I go back," Penelope answered, still feeling delighted and clutching her phone."That Noah, usually so useless, but who knew he'd actually come through for me in a clutch? Guess raising h
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