Chapter 119. Lend Me Your Shoulder

He reached out, enveloping her in his arms, and asked, "Are you feeling tired?" His warm and gentle breath brushed against her ear. She rested her head on his shoulder and held him close.

'Well, lend me your shoulder,' she thought. If she could soak up a little more of his warmth, maybe it would chase away the lingering darkness in her heart.

Penelope had always been easygoing, but it was rare for her to be so affectionate. He smiled, gently rubbing the back of her neck as if teasing a cat. He paid no attention to the eyes of the others in the room and continued discussing the ongoing topic.

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Last night, it rained, and the air felt fresh when they woke up this morning. Penelope was playing with Chris on the lawn downstairs. She pointed at the tree, trying to teach him to recognize it, but Chris only responded with a bunch of saliva bubbles.

The butler was cleaning the fallen leaves in the courtyard, and the driver was helping him.

"You ca