Chapter 36

Joseph could tell that Hannah didn't approve of the parenting methods that he had deployed over the years. The fact that he didn't vent his anger on Penelope was already the biggest compromise he could ever make at this point. Hence, he dared not say a word right now. All he had to do was follow Hannah's orders. "I won't scold you for losing the money, but I won't wipe your ass for you too. Since you have the right to like anyone, you can go ahead and help the person you like on your own." Penelope's tears, which had just stemmed for a minute or two, began streaming down her cheeks once again. "I knew it! You don't care about me now that you have your precious girlfriend! Since there's no place for me in this family anymore, I might as well leave!" Penelope swiped at her face angrily before getting up and running out of the house. Hannah tried to run after her, only for Joseph to pull her back. He turned to address Ned instead. "Arrange for some bodyguards and have them follow he