Pampered by My Ex-husband (Penny and Orlando) novel Chapter 87

Chapter 87 Her Sleep Talking

Penny had long been displeased with Susan's temperament. Since her uncle and aunt had endured each other, Susan had developed a terrible disposition.

Philip, sensing her reluctance to assist them, grew increasingly anxious.

"Even if Susan is at fault, isn't there any room for negotiation?" he implored.

"The truth is, we owe Susan an apology. If she insists on divorcing, your cousin will forever be branded with the stain of embezzlement and high-interest loans. Nobody in the county would dare to marry into our family, except for Susan who doesn't seem to mind. And if anything happens to Susan, what about our family..." he kept pleading.

Penny felt powerless and closed her eyes.

She vividly knew how much Philip and Haley had suffered in their lives, and how their hard-earned money had been squandered by their son and his wife.

She rubbed her temples wearily.

"But Philip," she sighed, "have you ever thought that even if I plead with Mr. Fletcher, he won't compromise with Susan? He is dead serious about this matter. Either she pays $8 million to repair the car or she faces imprisonment."

Philip pleaded with her, "Penny, can't you at least ask Mr. Fletcher first? If... if he takes your plea into consideration, perhaps he would be willing to reduce the amount..."

Penny felt a surge of anger and her tone turned cold.

"Philip, I've already asked him, and what I told you is true. I need to drive now. Bye."

Without waiting for a reply, she abruptly ended the call.

This was the first time that Penny and Philip had engaged in such a tense argument.

Penny clearly knew that Philip and Haley were kind and friendly. They had treated her warmly during her stay at their house. It was precisely because of their kindness that Susan saw an opportunity to exert control over them.

Orlando, sitting beside her, had overheard the entire conversation.

After Penny hung up, he inquired, "Is that woman your relative?"

For some reason, Penny felt embarrassed. "Yes, she is Susan, my sister-in-law."

Orlando's gaze became somewhat meaningful. "She mentioned that your cousin ran away?"

"Yes, he borrowed money at exorbitant interest rates."

"And she hasn't divorced him?"

Penny grasped the implications of his questioning.

Susan, a married woman, was actively involved with another man. Why didn't her family try to stop her?

This realization only deepened Penny's sense of shame, especially considering that Philip still held on to the hope that her cousin would return and that Susan would bear a son for the family.

They indulged Susan because, as Philip had acknowledged, no one else would be willing to marry her cousin now, except for Susan.

"Mr. Fletcher, I apologize for that," Penny stammered, finding it difficult to explain the situation.

Orlando withdrew his gaze, his tone turning indifferent. "Are you willing to pay the $8 million for her?"

"I don't have that much money," Penny admitted.