Chapter 49. May I Have a Chance?

This time, Penelope felt a rising sense of panic. "Don't say such things..."

Asher gripped her hand firmly and locked eyes with her. "Uncle, I need to confess something."

"Asher!"

"The child in her womb is not mine."

Asher chuckled, his embarrassment evident. "We lied to you. Grandmother is pressuring me to get married, and I just couldn't handle it."

Warren stood up, his expression turning gloomy. "Do you understand the gravity of what you're saying?"

"I do."

"How do you plan to explain this to your grandmother?"

"I'll keep lying to her until we get caught."

"Then why are you telling me the truth?"

Asher, with his businessman's mindset, got straight to the point.

"Because of this baby..."

"Shut up!" Penelope screamed.

Asher glanced at her from the corner of his eye, noticing the sweat on Penelope's forehead. She seemed on the verge of a breakdown.

Warren took a step forward and