Chapter 70

"What kind of person do you think Sean is?" Given Penelope's usual temperament, she should have responded harshly, saying, "What does it matter to you? My business with Sean has nothing to do with you!" But she didn't. Instead, she found herself wanting to answer the question. She said, "He's different from everyone else. It's like an invisible barrier surrounds him. His aloofness cools the sweltering summer heat. He's not like those noisy, boisterous boys. Even when he's studying…" Her voice trailed off. By the time Penelope finished speaking, Hannah understood. She thought her daughter was silly for what she liked wasn't Sean's personality. Penelope was in love with an image of Sean that she'd created in her mind. It had nothing to do with Sean's character at all. It was merely the atmosphere and emotions she was attached to. Seeing Hannah stay silent, Penelope continued, "In my freshman year, I lost my wallet and phone. It was Sean who lent me his phone so I could call Ned. H