Pampered by My Ex-husband (Penny and Orlando) novel Chapter 182

Chapter 182 Their Broken Friendship

Penny instinctively withdrew her hand from Nancy's grip.

But Nancy held on, her gaze fixed on Abbey, a look of confusion etched on her face.

Abbey's face grew pale as she looked from Colin to Penny, her gaze finally settling on their intertwined hands.

She knew Ms. Fletcher.

Last night, Abbey had planned to visit Nancy with a thoughtful gift she had bought with her hard-earned money. But Colin's unexpected call had sent her back home.

Abbey understood that her family couldn't compare to Colin's, but she genuinely cared for him, and he had been good to her as well.

Yet, she couldn't make sense of the current situation.

Colin's mother, holding hands with both Colin and Penny?

Wasn't Penny already married?

Wasn't she involved with Mr. Fletcher?

And now, it seemed like she was still Colin's girlfriend!

The complexity of it all made Abbey feel disgusted, overwhelmed by a sense of unease.

Abbey had regarded Penny as her friend, but from the beginning to the end, Penny had treated her like a fool!

Abbey couldn't fathom Penny's true intentions when she had comforted her.

Abbey was overwhelmed with humiliation, her eyes welling up with tears.

But she knew she had to expose Penny's true nature!

Determined, Abbey marched towards them, and slapped Colin across the face, her voice filled with anguish. "You bastard!"

After venting her rage on Colin, Abbey turned her attention to Penny, raising her hand with the intention to strike.

But Penny intercepted her, stopping her hand and letting go of Nancy.

Abbey sobbed uncontrollably, struggling to catch her breath.

Penny understood Abbey's turmoil, but she didn't offer her face for a slap.

Her gaze shifted to Colin, expecting him to clarify the situation to his girlfriend.

Finally composed, Nancy spoke softly, "Who is this?"

Nancy entered first, followed by Colin, who was comforting the still sobbing Abbey.

Penny lagged a few steps behind, closing the door.

Nancy sat upright, her tone conveying a sense of negotiation.

"Tell me the truth," she demanded.

Colin reacted quickly and guided Abbey to sit in front of Nancy.

"Mom, this is my real girlfriend, Abbey. Penny is the interior designer for Orlando. I had no other choice but to bring her here to meet you at that time," he explained.

When she heard the words "had to," her gaze fell upon Penny.

"There have been plenty of opportunities to explain this, haven't there?" she questioned.

After uttering those words, Nancy stood up.

"Penny, please forget what I said earlier. As for, Colin, go to the Fletcher Group in the afternoon."

She intentionally didn't mention Abbey.