Chapter 809: Heart
After hearing what Belle was planning, Penny could say that Zoren was right. He might not have said much about Belle, but according to him, Belle wasn’t a difficult person. However, she wasn’t easy either. Belle knew how to bite back, and perhaps, if it weren’t for the family she was building with her husband, she would’ve done so long ago.
"It’s okay, Penny, you don’t have to walk me out." Belle stopped in front of the door, facing Penny. "You’ve already done so much for me, even though we’ve known each other for less than twenty-four hours."
If Belle could ask, she would’ve asked Penny how she could be so kind to her when they were still strangers.
Penny smiled. "We haven’t known each other for twenty-four hours? That’s wild, because I feel like I’ve known you for a lifetime."
"Penny..." Belle smiled appreciatively, reaching out to hold Penny’s hand. "Thank you. For some reason, I also felt very comfortable with you. It’s like I’ve known you for a long time."
"I called for Yugi, and he’ll escort you home," said Penny, holding the hand that was on hers. "Since the transfer hasn’t been made and I’m asking you to hold it for a little while, you’ll need security."
"It’s fine..." Belle trailed off when Penny shook her head slightly.
Penny nodded at her. "Although you’re practically giving your shares to me, it’s the least I can do. Moreover, I’ll be sending someone to look into your husband’s case."
"Penny, about that, it’s alright. I already have a lawyer, and my husband has proof to back his innocence."
"I’m not talking about that, Sister Belle." The side of Penny’s mouth stretched. "Since you are family — whatever the Pierson Family says, that you’re not anymore — you still are. And I never let anyone bully the people I call family."
A reassuring smile settled on Penny’s face. "We can’t always be on the defensive, right?"
"Penny..."