Landon abruptly stood up, anxiety etched on his face.
"Penelope, calm down and tell me what happened."
"Landon, the doctor just asked me to check my condition for the surgery, and on my way back, I found my sister in the doctor's office… She…"
She paused mid-sentence, inhaling deeply as if it is too shameful to say it.
"You mean Amber? What happened to her?"
Landon instinctively felt that involving Amber meant trouble, a wave of disgust washing over him.
"I saw her with the doctor… I thought of the child she had with you, so I thought I should tell you…"
Before she could finish, Penelope sobbed softly.
This woman was so despicable, yet he had pitied her...
In an instant, Landon's guilt vanished.
"Where are they?"
...
Landon kicked open the door, the impact against the wall echoing like thunder, interrupting whatever was about to happen inside.
The man had already undressed, and the woman's clothes were halfway off. They froze, and then the man turned first, recognizing the person at the door.
Landon got a clear look too; the woman was naturally Amber, and the white coat discarded on the floor read "Keaton".
In the next second, he couldn't control himself, grabbing Keaton by the throat and striking him with a fierce punch.
Keaton, caught off guard and beaten, could only beg for mercy.
Landon then noticed the spots on Amber's pale skin, suppressing a unexplained anger, he mocked.
"Amber, what refined tastes you have. One moment you're kneeling before me, begging for that child's life, and the next, you're enjoying yourself with another man? Quite the actress."
Amber couldn't speak, her eyes brimming with tears.
No, it's not like that...
"Landon, she's my sister. I hope you can handle this calmly. I understand her grief, and if possible, I wouldn't want your child to sacrifice for me either." Penelope wrapped her arms around Landon's neck, purposely whispering.
Landon's anger surged.
"I have no such bastard!"
Hearing Landon's resolute denial of Sunny as his son, Amber's eyes welled with tears. Finding strength from somewhere, she struggled to stand, grabbing Landon's trouser leg.
"Landon, listen to me. Everything back then was Penelope's plan. You can misunderstand me, but Penelope isn't sick at all. She's lying to you!"
Landon stared hard at Keaton first, then looked down at Amber with disdain.
Penelope covered her lips, tears streaming down.
"Amber, you're my sister. Why would you frame me like this?"
Landon, who had been momentarily stunned, turned cold.
Penelope promptly signaled to Keaton.
Keaton rushed over, hastily dressing himself.
"Mr.Rhodes, this has nothing to do with me. This woman seduced me and made me tamper with Penelope's medicine. She even used her body to seduce me.
The two collaborated, shifting all blame onto Amber.
Amber was stunned.
"You're twisting the truth!"
"Silence, Amber. Do you think I'll believe you? To cover up your affair, how dare you slander Penelope!"
"Did you even dare claim that child was mine? Who knows which random man's it is!"
Amber trembled with rage, not expecting Landon to dismiss her so utterly with just a few words, despite the truth staring him in the face.
"You can misunderstand me, but Sunny is really your child. If you don't believe me, we can do a paternity test!"
She reached out, tugging at Landon's sleeve.
Penelope was startled but quickly put on a worried face, pretending to be considerate.
"Actually, a paternity test wouldn't hurt. If he's really Landon's child, let's cancel the surgery. My death doesn't matter, but I can't let your son sacrifice for me."
She then bowed her head and coughed violently, her face as pale as paper.
Landon froze, then pushed Amber away, squinting at her for a moment.
"No need. If he's really my child, then he is my family's responsibility, and it has nothing to do with you, Amber."
Seeing his heartlessness, Amber knew further explanation was futile.
"Penelope, you can't take the stress. Prepare for surgery immediately."
Watching their loving figures depart, her body drained of strength like a deflated toy, Amber collapsed onto the cold ground, her lips pale and feeble.
