A Spoonful of Sugar: Don't Beg for Love novel Chapter 520

Seeing the reluctance on Pennleigh’s face, Hesper understood everything deep down, but she still nodded lightly. "It isn't forever. I’m just going back to Halwanest to get some things sorted... I’ll be back in a month at most. I know I still have orders to complete in Eustoma; I won’t be that irresponsible."

Pennleigh was visibly relieved when he heard her response, but Hesper hesitated for a moment before she continued to say, "I don’t plan to fall in love now or any time soon. There are more things going on in my life now than you can ever imagine."

Looking into Hesper’s eyes, Pennleigh gave a wry smile. "You really aren't leaving me with a chance or space to work with, are you?"

Hesper had always regarded Pennleigh as a younger brother, and she had not found out about his feelings for her until very recently. She felt a little guilty deep down, but for this reason, she couldn't give Pennleigh any hope.

‘Cutting him off now would be better than dragging things out. There are many women out there who are worthy of his love, so he shouldn’t waste more time on me.’

"Starting tomorrow, I won’t be coming in anymore. And if Aunt Isobella asks to meet your girlfriend again in the future, I’m sorry, but I can't help you with that." Hesper packed her belongings and turned her head around. Her gaze burned with a trace of solemnity. "Seriously, Penn, just find yourself a real girlfriend this time."

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After arranging her accommodation in Fredonia and bidding Roberto goodbye, Hesper was ready to officially embark on her journey back to Halwanest.

Roberto looked at the woman standing in front of him and felt slightly emotional. "To put it in Halwanese, you look worlds apart from how you looked when you first came here."

‘I still remember that when Hesper left Halwanest and came to Fredonia, she was in quite a sticky situation. The savings that she had at that time weren't even enough to allow her to stay in a safer, better community. However, she’s now the rather well-known River A. in the fashion design circle, and she got here without any of my help. She got here with just her own ability and tenacity.’

Ever since getting back in touch with Matthew, it was only natural for Hesper to reconnect with Renee and Isaac.