Chapter 5 Penelope glanced at Caiden - completely flustered because of Zoey - and let out a cold , mocking laugh . He always acted like she meant everything to him , yet the moment Zoey got into trouble , he dropped her without hesitation . It reminded her of the times he stayed by her side when she was sick . His feelings had changed over time , and now Penelope didn't care anymore . She had just gotten back to her room and was lying down when Caiden suddenly came in , still tense and anxious . He tried to explain , " Penelope , please don't get the wrong idea . Every time Zoey runs a high fever , she starts having seizures . If something goes wrong , the Breslin family will hold me responsible ... " " I didn't get it wrong . Go be with her , " Penelope said , her back to him , her tone cold . Noticing how down she looked , Caiden opened his mouth to say something , but just then , Zoey's weak moaning echoed from downstairs . He paused , then said , " I'll go check on her for a second . I'll come back soon . " But he never did . Lying in the dark , Penelope felt something soft bump against her leg . It was Bobbie , the black sheepdog she had raised since she was a kid . She wrapped her arms around him , her tears soaking into his thick fur . 0.00 % 02 361 Chapter 5 It didn't matter anymore if Caiden didn't love her . At least her loyal Bobbie , the one her mother had left behind , would always stay by her side and accompany her . 11 293 ( Vouchers Later that night , feeling thirsty , she took Bobbie downstairs . But as soon as she left her room , someone stepped in front of her . Zoey's usual weak expression was gone . Her face was cold and sharp as he said , " When your mom collapsed from a brain hemorrhage , she kept crying out your name . She sounded so pitiful . I just stood there watching her suffer for 30 minutes . Only after she died did I kindly call Caiden . That moment was unforgettable . " Penelope froze like she had been struck by lightning , and her breath caught in her throat . " it wasn't the maid's negligence ? You delayed my mom's rescue on purpose ? " A wave of fury exploded inside her . She lunged forward and seized Zoey's shirt collar, her nails digging into her skin . " You witch ! I swear I'll make you pay for what you did ! " The two women got into a fight . Bobbie dashed over , barking wildly , and bit Zoey . Screaming in panic , Zoey lost her balance and tumbled down the stairs with a heavy crash . " What's going on out here ?! " Caiden came running out of the study . Seeing the woman lying motionless and bleeding at the bottom of the stairs , he shouted in a shaky voice , " Zoey ! " Without wasting a second , he raced down the steps , scooped Zoey into his arms , and rushed toward the door . Before leaving , he turned his head 25.95 % 02:36 Chapter 5 298 Vouchers and stared at Penelope . The warmth in his eyes had turned to ice . " Penelope , why do you hate her so much ? Do you really want her dead ? " She's never tried to take anything from you . " " Caiden ! " Penelope's eyes were blood - red , her voice filled with anger and sorrow . " It was Zoey who purposely delayed my mom's rescue ! She did it on purpose , and that's why I lost her ! " When I find proof that she did it on purpose , I swear I'll make sure she ends up behind bars ! " Caiden clutched Zoey tightly and looked at Penelope like he didn't know her anymore . His brows were tightly furrowed . " Penelope , don't trust other people's malicious provocations . " Zoey might be a bit spoiled , but she is kind - hearted . She would never do something so cruel . " " You don't believe me ? " Penelope's face turned pale , her heart breaking into pieces . " She just confessed with her own mouth ... " " Enough ! " Caiden cut her off sharply , his tone cold . " I won't let you insult her again . Come with me to the hospital now ! " Penelope looked at the man , stunned by how firmly he defended Zoey . The words she was about to say got stuck in her throat . He only cared about Zoey now . There was no way he'd believe her or stand up for her . To avoid more trouble , she held back her rage and followed quietly . Right outside the emergency room , Caiden's mother rushed in after hearing what had happened and yelled furiously , " Caiden , this is all 56.89 % 02:36 Chapter 5 because you've spoiled Penelope too much ! How could you let that dangerous dog hurt my goddaughter like that ? " Where is that beast ? Get rid of it right now ! " 1281 ( Vouchers " Mom , Bobbie is the only thing Penelope's mother left behind . We can't touch him , " Caiden said firmly . He stepped forward , positioning himself in front of Penelope . " I'll make it up to the Breslin family . Please , just calm down . " As the two continued to argue , the doctor came out of the emergency room with a heavy expression . 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