Chapter 364 Penelope, I Will Protect You!

Zackary didn't look at Cornelia, but stared intently at Penelope's small face, "Lola risked her life to save me, unlike some people who tried everything to kill me! In this life, I, Zackary, will never let her down!"

Cornelia heaved a deep sigh. Her son, as always, was stubborn. Once he set his mind on something, not even nine bulls could pull him back.

Forget it, forget it, after all, he didn't even like Lola, let him do whatever he wants!

As long as her precious grandson Ethan was fine, she didn't care what those weirdos did!

"Lyman..."

Lyman was physically fine, but seeing his foolish appearance, Penelope felt an indescribable sadness.

Everett saw Penelope's eyes red-rimmed with distress, and his heart ached terribly for her.

He stepped forward, gently enveloping Penelope in his arms, "Penelope, don't be sad, everything will get better."

Public display of affection?!

Zackary stared intently at the embraced Everett and Penelope, his piercing gaze almost drilling a hole in them.

Lyman saw them hugging each other and he was extremely happy.

He kept clapping his hands and giggling, "Hug pretty sister, handsome brother, kiss and hug, lift up high..."

Kisses, hugs, and lifting high...

Penelope's face turned red, and she hurriedly tried to break free from Everett's embrace, but he held her so tightly, almost embedding her into his body.

"Penelope, would you let me take care of you and protect you in the future?"

"Mr. Murray..."

Penelope didn't want to play games with Everett, she wanted to make things clear with him. However, before she could finish her sentence, the glass that Zackary had originally held in his hand, fell heavily to the ground.

The stone shattered the sky.

The sound of the glass shattering was so loud that it was hard for Penelope not to hear it.

She didn't know what Zackary was up to again and couldn't be bothered to deal with him, but Cornelia was directly shocked by the situation in front of her, leaving her in a mess.

Everett was actually pursuing Penelope! Dylan from her family had a strong competitor!

Moreover, that good-for-nothing Zack from her family was still fighting with Penelope out of jealousy...

The situation was so chaotic that it was giving her a headache.

Thinking back to the behind-the-scenes clip she had just seen online tonight, she was completely taken aback. During the filming of the dating show, Zackary had insisted on sharing a bed with Everett, appearing as if he wanted to wear him down. She was completely flustered.

Cornelia truly liked Penelope and hoped she could become her daughter-in-law. However, she was not the old-fashioned, authoritarian type. She understood that a forced melon is not sweet, and some things cannot be forced.

Although Penelope and Dylan had Ethan due to a series of unexpected events, Dylan was gay. She couldn't force him to marry her daughter and hold him back.

Everett was really good in many ways. Perhaps, only by being with him, could Penelope find true happiness.

Not wanting her oddball son to continue embarrassing himself here, Cornelia grabbed Zackary's arm and started dragging him out, "Zack, don't bother Penelope and Everett, come home with me!"

"Mommy, I'm not going back!" Zackary stubbornly spoke out.

If he had gone back, it would have been a disaster. They probably would have ended up in bed immediately!

They were dreaming!

"Zackary, are you out of your mind?! Penelope and Everett are here having their moment, and you're here being a third wheel. Is that fun for you?!"

Zackary spoke confidently, "Lyman is here too! Lyman is not clear-headed, I need to stay here to take care of him!"

Cornelia's eyes widened in shock. So it was her Zack, coveting Everett while still unable to forget Lyman?!

What a fickle-minded person this was!

Liking men is just liking men, why did you have to play both sides!

"Mr. Spencer, please go back! I will take good care of Lyman." Penelope didn't want to spend another minute with Zackary, she spoke with a blank expression.

"Penelope!"

Zackary's face darkened as he bellowed, "Let go of Everett! You fickle woman, you're not worthy of Everett at all!"

Here it comes again!

Cornelia was beside herself, what on earth had she given birth to! She actually dared to compete with Penelope for a man right in front of her and Jayden!

Cornelia took a deep breath, forcefully slapped Zackary's forehead, "Zack, you're coming home with me! Penelope is a good girl, she can be with whoever she wants, it's none of your business!"

Also, I told you, whether it's Lyman or Everett, don't even think about messing with them again! I, Cornelia, don't have a son like you who eats from his bowl but looks at the pot!

Zackary wore a rare look of confusion on his face. What on earth was his mom talking about!

He just couldn't stand seeing Penelope entangled with other men. When did he ever think of picking a fight with Lyman and Everett?!

His taste was not that strong!

"Pretty sister, handsome brother, kiss, kiss, kiss..."

The landlord's foolish son, Lyman, had a big smile plastered across his face, desperately seeking attention.

Everett glanced briefly at Zackary, then turned to stare intently at Penelope. "Penelope," he said, "I know that what I'm about to say might seem like I'm taking advantage of a vulnerable situation."

"But I still want to say, Penelope, I wish you could be with me, marry me, and become my, Everett's, bride."

"Penelope, be with me, let me protect you, and help you protect those you care about."

Meeting Everett's burning gaze, Penelope didn't speak immediately.

Her thoughts drifted far away in an instant. She understood Everett's intentions, and she had to admit, being with him was indeed her best choice.

Zackary was fighting her for Ethan's custody. With her ability alone, she simply couldn't compete with him.

But if she had married a man who was no less powerful, influential, and wealthy than Zackary, he might not have been able to take away Ethan's custody from him.

Moreover, she indeed needed someone to take good care of Ethan after her death.

Zackary was naturally out of the question, and Kemp even more so. In the past, she could have entrusted Ethan to Lyman, but now, in his current state, how could he possibly take care of Ethan!

Only Everett could take care of Ethan without any worries after her death, and also protect Lyman, Corona, and those she cared about.

She needed someone to lean on, but she didn't love Everett, and she could never love him in her lifetime. It was very unfair to him.

She had agreed to be with him, which was indeed a bit selfish, but she really needed his help.

Only after her death, under the nominal identity of Everett's son Ethan, did Lola and others show any restraint, not daring to harm him at will.

She had to pave the way for Ethan before her death.

She couldn't give Everett her true heart, but she wouldn't let him suffer too much either. Before her death, she would do everything she could to treat him well, to repay his kindness.

Lost in his own thoughts, Everett suddenly dropped to one knee, a diamond ring magically appearing in his hand.

"Penelope, will you marry me?"