Chapter 99

When Penelope discovered Sean's predicament, she quietly decided to cover the costs herself. To protect his pride, she ensured no one mentioned her involvement. Although Sean knew very well that Penelope funded the scholarships and financial aid, yet he feigned ignorance. As his problems continued to pile up, he felt like he was on the verge of breaking down. It was still the holiday break, and he dreaded the thought of all the challenges that awaited him when school resumed. In the past, Sean often found it troublesome to deal with Penelope. Now that she had grown distant and withdrawn all the affection she once showed him, he realized just how much she had truly cared for him. He figured that the only way out of his predicament was to win Penelope back. "Penny, I'm sorry. You were always so good to me, and I was such a coward," Sean commented under the post. What began as ridicule quickly spiraled into wild speculation. People started to believe there was more to the breakup t