Chapter 43: Hannah

Joe reluctantly approached the table, stealing a glance at lady Penelope’s guest. The woman gazed at Joe, before she quickly looked away.

John looked at Lady Penelope, and when he got closer, he wrapped her in a hug.

They exchanged warm smiles and immediately they pulled away Lady Penelope spoke up,

"I thought you’d forgotten all about me." She said in a slow tone.

Joe shook his head, smiling apologetically. "How could I? I’ve just been so busy with the family business."

Lady Penelope’s face softened. "I know you have, and I'm just teasing you. I heard about the break-in. I’m glad nothing was taken."

Joe smiled instead of responding , the memory of that unsettling night flickering through his mind.

"How are the investigations going?" she asked, with a concerned tone.

"The police are still on it, and they haven’t updated us yet," Joe replied.

"I hope they catch whoever is behind it," she said earnestly.

"So do I," he murmured, his eyes flickering away from hers, landing on th
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