Zoe glanced at Penelope, who was standing up for her so staunchly. It was impossible not to feel moved. Over these past twenty-some years, apart from her closest family, there had been too few people willing to defend her like this.

Penelope had always been like this for such a long time. Whenever it came to matters concerning her, he never hesitated to stand by her side.

Hearing Penelope's words, Ryan no longer wanted Zoe to suffer injustice. He quickly changed his mind, "Then I'll call grandma and let them know we won't be coming."

Penelope didn't say anything more. He watched as Zoe finished wiping Chair Clark's face with...