Grace’s mother couldn’t talk yet or move properly with her injuries, but her eyes seemed a lot clearer while watching her daughter and Penny beside her bed.
"The doctor told me that if this continues, my mom can get discharged in a month or so," said Grace with a slight smile. "Penny, thank you and your dad."
Penny smiled. "That’s nothing."
"It’s not nothing." Grace let out a shallow breath. "It’s everything... at least, for me and my mom. Aside from covering the medical expenses, your dad and Mr. Angelo are a great help in getting us help for a new home and government benefits."
She slowly cast her eyes on her mother, catching the latter’s eyes squint a little.
"We’re just glad you’re okay." Penny was relieved to hear that her father had been keeping his word. "You and your mom should focus on this matter for now. Think of the other things later on."
Penny then cast Grace’s mother a look. "Ma’am, don’t worry about anything anymore. You heard Grace. Just focus on recovering, so you can take care of her."
Grace’s mother blinked ever so slowly as a response.
Penny and Grace then looked at each other with a smile.
Ever since that night, Penny had always been there for the mother and daughter. Charles might’ve been helping them with every necessity, but Penny gave them strong emotional support. It made them grateful and less ashamed of getting help from such kind souls.
Penny stayed with them until Hugo called Penny, telling them to go. Hence, Grace offered to walk her out.
Walking to the reception area of the hospital, Grace gazed down at the small girl walking beside her. "Penny, thank you again."
"Hehe. Grace, you don’t have to thank me every time we run out of topic to talk about." Penny laughed awkwardly. "You already thanked me a hundred times. Don’t make it two hundred."
"But even two hundred is not enough."
Penny scratched the back of her head, humming. "Well, if you really want to thank me and my dad, once you’re out of the hospital, study well."
"Hmm?"
"Turn your life around and stay away from bad things or bad people," she clarified, causing Grace to raise her brows. "In that case, I won’t worry about you anymore."
For a second, Grace could only stare at her adorable, smiling face. Penny was just thirteen, and Grace was three years older than her. Yet, she felt like this thirteen-year-old was looking after her and was more mature than her.
Her eyes softened. "Has anyone told you you’re very kind?"
"Haha. I’m not."
"Yes, you are, and it makes other people want to be just as kind just to maintain that." Grace slowly peeled her eyes from her while Penny’s eyes lingered on her side profile. freёwebnovel.com
Penny pressed her lips into a thin line while the corners of her mouth curled up a bit. ’She still says the same thing even in this life, but in a lot more positive way.’
Shortly, the two of them reached the lobby of the hospital.
"Grace, you don’t have to walk me out. That’s our car." Penny pointed at the car parked right outside the entrance. "Have a good night!"
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Otherwise, Penny would have to cash out some of her little earnings from short stock sniping.
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