Chapter 241: Advice (2)
"Did she say what I did to make her feel uncomfortable? This is the first time I am hearing of this," said Cassius.
Harper finally did well to bring him good knowledge of something he should be aware of.
"She only wanted me to be cautious with you, but I didn’t listen. I know she said those things because she doesn’t think I am worthy of being courted by a man like you. Others wouldn’t believe it, but she gets jealous easily," Harper revealed.
"Penelope acted like I had harmed someone when your name was said. She appeared guilty, as though she was caught having feelings for another man. I suspect the prince is a jealous man, so she feared he would hear your name. I spoke kindly of you," Harper said, hoping it counted for something.
"That is kind of you. The prince does seem to be a jealous man. My interactions with him thus far have not been pleasant. I’m curious what I could have possibly done to make her feel uncomfortable," Cassius said, feigning innocence.
Harper didn’t like seeing Cassius be so concerned about Penelope’s accusations. "I’m certain you didn’t do anything to Penelope. She has a nasty habit of speaking of others when she doesn’t know anything."
"Well, I cannot say that I haven’t done anything. Our carriages crashed into each other’s, and though I have apologised as well as sent her a new carriage, she hasn’t forgiven me," Cassius shared.
"You were the one who sent her the carriage," Harper mumbled. Why did he have to be the one who did it?
Harper knew she shouldn’t get jealous since it was only for an apology, but she didn’t like knowing that Cassius sent Penelope a carriage while he had only given her shoes.
Harper smiled, but her mood was ruined over one revelation. "It was a good gesture to offer her a new carriage. Perhaps she was offended that you thought she needed your help for a new carriage. Penelope is one of the ladies we cannot understand."