Ever since Penelope Askary had come to his mansion at that time, Edmund Gerwyn had felt suspicious of that woman.
Penelope would be shocked and panicked if Edmund talked about things related to a woman's body weight. Every time Edmund looked at Penelope's stomach, the woman would automatically cover her stomach, as if she wanted to protect and hide her stomach from Edmund. Like now, when Penelope was angry because he argued with Isabella Lysander and immediately touched her stomach.
"I don't understand what you mean," Penelope said in a firm tone, making Edmund focus back on the woman. As much as Penelope tried to appear brave in his presence, Edmund could still see the panic in her eyes and the expression on her face. "Now, let me go. I want to go home and get some rest!"
