Chapter 73 Lola was despised by the Spencer family.

Lyman was sweetly showing affection to his future wife, but Zackary kept creating all sorts of discordant noises. Cornelia, who already considered herself the mother-in-law, couldn't stand it.

She slammed the table and stood up, glaring at him angrily, "Zackary, have you eaten dynamite or what?!"

Jayden had always been indifferent and aloof, but he couldn't tolerate anyone daring to upset his beloved wife.

His gaze, coldly swept across Zackary's face. As soon as he opened his mouth, an invisible pressure instantly enveloped the entire living room.

"Zackary, were you itching for trouble today?!"

Zackary slowly shifted his gaze away from Penelope's face, his voice steady as he spoke, "Daddy, Mommy, sorry, my hand slipped."

Among the men in the Spencer family, Zackary was the most ruthless, yet also the most emotional.

For instance, familial love, for instance, gratitude.

So, he still cherishes the kindness of Lola giving him a kidney that year.

He revered his own parents, and at this moment, no matter how annoyed he was seeing the affection and harmony between Lyman and Penelope, he suppressed it, not allowing himself to lash out.

He knew how much Mommy loved Lyman, he didn't want to upset his beloved Mommy.

"Come to my study tonight!" Jayden commanded Zackary coldly. After that, he picked up his chopsticks and pleasingly served Cornelia some food.

"Honey, try this sweet and sour fish. You've been loving sour and sweet flavors recently, and I specifically asked the chef from Delight Restaurant to make this. And this sweet and sour lotus root... Don't eat this red-braised pork ribs, the dishes you cook are my favorite, I'll save them all for myself..."

Penelope looked at Jayden and Cornelia, who were seemingly showering everyone with their affection, with envy. She couldn't help but feel a bit dazed.

Ethan, look at your grandparents, how loving they were!

Jayden, the man who was so arrogant and unattainable, showed such a tender side in front of the woman he loved. This, was the true essence of human life.

Zack, I once thought that you were my earthly fireworks. In the end, it was just my wishful thinking.

Lola glared resentfully at the much-adored Penelope, her spitefulness impossible to hide.

She was the one destined to be the daughter-in-law of the Spencer family, not Penelope. Penelope was nothing but a shameless wench. Why on earth was everyone revolving around her!

She didn't accept it!

Lola took a deep breath, managing to regain control of her facial expression. She picked up the cup in front of her, took a gentle sip, and then began to speak with a faint smile, "Mrs. Spencer, you only know that my sister's name is Penelope, but you don't know her real identity yet, do you?"

"Lola, shut up!" Lyman knew that Lola wanted to publicly announce that it was Penelope who had harmed Chelsea. His delicate doll-like face instantly fell, and his star-like eyes were also filled with icy coldness.

"Lyman, what, are you so afraid of everyone knowing more about your sister?!" Facing the threat and coldness in Lyman's eyes, Lola couldn't help but shrink back a bit, but the intense hatred still overwhelmed the little fear in her heart.

She turned her face, continuing to speak with a lingering smile, "Penelope, she is the biological daughter of my foster mother! Also..."

"Bang!"

The cup in Lyman's hand shattered directly at Lola's feet. He tightly gripped Penelope's visibly trembling hand, and spoke word by word, "Lola, if you don't want to be my enemy, shut up!"

"Lyman, what do you mean by that?!" Lola stopped laughing, pretending to look extremely aggrieved, "I am your own sister! But now you are treating me like this for the woman who ruined our mother, do you still have a conscience?"

By the time Lola had said this, everyone in the living room, none of whom were fools, naturally knew that Penelope was the one who had ruined Chelsea.

Penelope's lips turned pale instantly. She genuinely liked the people of the Spencer family. Even if she was despised in Zackary's heart, she didn't want Cornelia and the others to hate or resent her.

"Mr. Hilliard, I'm sorry, I have to go," Penelope said in a panic, rising from her seat. She grabbed her handbag and rushed towards the living room exit.

She hadn't gone out yet when a soft, warm hand tightly grasped hers.

She thought it was Lyman, but it turned out to be Cornelia.

Cornelia looked into her eyes, devoid of any disgust or disdain. Her facial expression was as warm and affectionate as before. She gently patted the back of Penelope's hand, "Penelope, I trust Lyman's judgment."

"Since the moment Chelsea woke up, you've been asking Dalton not to trouble you. There must be something more to this. I will cure Chelsea, wake her up as soon as possible, and give you justice."

Penelope stared blankly at Cornelia, her eyes uncontrollably welling up with tears. She hadn't expected that after being hurt all over by Zackary, his mother would hold her hand and tell her with a determined look that she would get justice for her.

Cornelia, truly made her feel warm.

Meeting her gentle yet firm gaze, it seemed as if the world could truly give Penelope the justice she deserved.

"Aunt Cornelia, thank you," Penelope sincerely said, thanking her for making her believe in the world again.

Suddenly, Penelope was extremely envious of Lola, not because she could monopolize Zackary's heart, but because she had such a good mother-in-law like Cornelia.

"Silly girl, what are you thanking for! You are the girl Lyman likes, you are my, Cornelia's, daughter. How could I not trust my own daughter!" Cornelia didn't say one thing, in fact, she also trusted her own judgment of people. Penelope's eyes were clear and stubborn, such a girl, couldn't do those dark things.

As for Lola...

I disappointed her once again.

Isabella lazily raised her cup towards Penelope, "Little girl, I believe in you too! Even though Lyman is a fool, his judgement of people is still pretty good!"

"Isabella, who did you say was the fool! You are the fool, your whole family is..." the fool.

In an instant, Lyman received many icy stares and quickly covered his mouth in understanding.

Isabella's entire family...

He was trying to take on the entire Spencer family all by himself! That wasn't just asking for trouble, that was completely getting crushed and grinded!

"Ershazi, how about our whole family?" Isabella asked, with an innocent and pure look on her face, "Well, go ahead and tell us!"

Lyman laughed like a blooming flower, "Your whole family is so adorable!"

Isabella rolled her eyes disdainfully, but she didn't continue to pester Lyman. Instead, she turned her gaze to Lola, who had a face full of resentment.

Isabella had been a professional at battling "white lotuses" since she was a child. No one could escape her discerning eyes, whether they were genuinely kind or just pretending to be innocent.

She hooked her lips, a smile blooming on her incomparably lively face, yet there was a striking chill.

"Lola, you went too far today!"