The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

The Hospital

Penelope leaned against the bed, her voice weak, “Dad, Mom, I failed to protect the baby in my belly.” Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke.

Christopher, who only had one daughter, couldn’t bring himself to blame her. He felt nothing but heartache, “It’s alright, Penelope. It’s not your fault. You were trying to save Miranda. Who would blame you? It’s just unfortunate for the baby. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Your mother and I only wish for your health.”

Leah cried, her eyes red, “The Lindberg family has been so unfair to us. Penelope got hurt so badly while trying to save Miranda, and now she’s lost the baby. Yet the Lindberg family only offered a few words of consolation. They didn’t even mention the possibility of marrying Penelope. Christopher, what should we do?”

Christopher hadn’t expected such a turn of events either. The Flanagan family and the Lindberg Corporation had already begun collaborating, and now Penelope had lost both the baby and the chance to marry into a wealthy family. He comforted Leah, “Don’t think too much about it for now. The most important thing is for Penelope to recover. Leah, stay here with Penelope. I need to go to the office this afternoon to sign a contract.”

“Okay.” Leah said.

left, Leah closed the door to the hospital room and walked back to her daughter’s bedside. She looked at Penelope, lying on the bed, and said, “Penelope, tell me what happened. Why did it end up like this? Why did you risk your life to save Miranda? What does their life and death have to do with us? Look at you

recovered, she couldn’t wait to tell Leah, “Mom, don’t

do you mean?”

my belly isn’t actually Lucian’s. My due date is approaching. If we can’t keep it a secret, we’ll be done for. We deceived the Lindberg family, and it’s not just a matter of me not becoming Lucian’s wife. If it’s discovered, our position

danger?” She widened her eyes, “Penelope, this wasn’t your plan, was it?. It’s too risky!”

feel guilty about it. There were many media outlets and influential families present at the time, and they all know that I got injured and lost the baby because I saved Miranda.

I’ve been so worried these past few days. You’re my only

I’m fine.” Penelope held Leah’s hand, “Once I’ve recovered, and after