Penelope’s POV

The kids were very happy to be here, and my mother was delighted to see me.

My father had discussed with me the plans to marry her officially after divorcing Vivian. I was happy for them. After all, after what my mum had gone through, she deserved to live the rest of her life happily. If a marriage to my dad made that possible, then it was fine by me.

Richard’s words calmed me, and I was starting to look at life on the brighter side. Luca came around to see the kids, and the kids were happy to see him. But something seemed amiss in his eyes,...