Chapter 27

At the dinner held at Penelope's house on New Year's Eve, Jacob gave her a priceless moonstone comb. This time, she did not refuse his gift but accepted it calmly. "Thank you." "Are you finally willing to give me a chance, Penny?" asked Jacob. He was so elated that his lips were trembling violently. He attempted to say more, but she cut him off. "I'm pregnant, Jacob. The child is Peter's." "Y-You!" he stuttered. His face turned red with anger. He tossed away the wineglass in his hand and left after slamming the door behind him. The loud slam of the door closing startled her, but at the same time, she sighed in relief. She presumed that he would no longer pester her in the future because the child would technically be considered his younger brother. At night, she was about to prepare to rest after watching the fireworks show when several of Jacob's friends barged into the house and grabbed her. "Jacob suddenly made a fuss about wanting to go racing on the mountain track, Penelo