Xo Novel
Chapter 94 His Hurtful Comments
Chapter 94 His Hurtful Comments
Chapter 94 His Hurtful Comments
Cason had a dream about Violet Glover, his ex-wife and Penny's mother.
As he woke up, a sense of guilt washed over him.
Perhaps it was the recent anniversary that had invoked such a dream. At that moment, he couldn't help
but feel sorry for Penny.
While Orlando was indeed excellent, if Penny didn't like him, their assigned marriage would also hurt
her.
To be honest, Penny had never worried him from childhood to adulthood.
But now, a growing chasm seemed to be forming between father and daughter, causing Cason
immense distress.
A flicker of anger glinted in Helen's eyes.
As one grew older, they became softhearted.
In the past, she could instigate Cason; but now, with him vulnerable, coupled with the recent
anniversary of his ex-wife's passing, he might be prone to overthinking.
Helen had never emerged triumphant against Violet in the past. And now she had no intention of
allowing history to repeat itself, especially when it came to Penny.
"Honey, please don't overthink it. You have been nothing but good to Penny. The key point lies in her
unpleasant personality," Helen reassured Cason, "just look at how Mrs. Moran treats us. If Penny had a
little more assertiveness, Mrs. Moran wouldn't have dared show such disrespect."
Cason remembered Keely's words and erupted into a fit of coughs.
What Keely said was truly harsh.
But it was true that due to the $3 billion financing, Penny chose to marry Orlando.
It was not surprising that Keely looked down on their family and Penny, which was why she lashed out
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"Honey, just look at Lana," Helen urged, "she genuinely cares for you, and if it weren't for her poor
health, she would have come to see you by now. I didn't dare mention your hospitalization to her. Talon
just called and advised you to rest more. Please try not to worry too much about the company's affairs.
You've already delegated them, and Talon will gain more expertise in your absence."
"Husband, just look at Lana. She really cares about you. If it weren't for her poor health, she would
have come to see you by now. I dared not mention your hospitalization to her. Talon just called and said
for you to rest more. Don't worry too much about the company's affairs. You have already delegated
them, and he will learn more in your absence."
Cason's complexion brightened at Helen's words.
Lana and Talon had proven themselves to be more sensible compared to Penny. Penny was too
independent. He, as a father, always failed to help her as though he didn't exist in her world.
"Penny is indeed not as sensible as Lana." Cason agreed and commended.
As soon as he finished speaking, footsteps could be heard at the door.
Penny had returned and heard that.
A wave of awkwardness wash over him, his expression shifting.
On the other hand, Penny lowered her eyelashes and placed the nutrition meal she brought on a
nearby cabinet.
"Dad, are you hungry? Have something to eat first," Penny offered, her voice gentle.
Cason opened his mouth, longing to explain himself, but quickly realized he had no way to justify it.
He let out a sigh of resignation.
"Okay," he replied.
After taking a sip of porridge, Cason asked, "When will I be able to leave the hospital?"
Penny had already made it clear to the doctor that she was to be the sole recipient of information
regarding Cason's condition.
With the decision against surgery and the aim of allowing him to peacefully navigate the rest of the
year, it was important to manage the situation with care.
She responded softly, "The doctor strongly advises that you rest in the hospital for two weeks, Dad."
Cason turned anxious, "how can I stay in the hospital for two weeks? There's a lot of work awaiting me
at the company. Moreover, we're on the brink of another round of financing. It is really important!"
Penny suddenly felt a burst of anger.
If he had come to the hospital when he first felt unwell, it wouldn't have become late-stage liver cancer.
"Dad, what's more important, your health or the company?" Penny retorted.
Cason sensed her abnormal attitude and stopped talking. And her persuasion softened his heart.
Penny still cared about him as her father.
"Alright, I'll convert all the meetings to online. I'll make sure to rest well in the hospital during these two
weeks," Cason conceded.
Helen, witnessing their rare warm moment, couldn't suppress her frustration any longer.
She clenched her teeth and lashed out with criticism.
"Don't you realize that your dad's illness was caused by you? If you had just pleased Orlando, would
Keely have treated us like this?"
Penny didn't want to argue with Helen in front of Cason would only bring more discomfort to him.
"Dad, you should rest and take care of yourself. Helen will stay here with you for the next two weeks.
Don't leave the hospital. I will ensure that the doctor keeps me updated," Penny reassured him.
Ignored by Penny, Helen was agitated.
As she kept arguing with her, Cason interrupted them.
She understood that continuing to cause unnecessary turmoil would only annoy him. Reluctantly, she
simmered down and resigned herself to the situation.
Cason looked at Penny with a gentle tone.
"Thank you, Penny. I'm fine. I'll stay in the hospital for these two weeks. Penny, it has been a long time
since we had a good chat. If you have the time, please come and see me."
As tears welled up in Penny's eyes, she fought to contain her emotions.
She realized that lingering any longer would only risk revealing the hidden truth.
She knew that if Cason were still in good health, she might argue with him, resent him.
But now, the bad news was that he only had one year left.
"Yeah, I will visit often," Penny responded and then left.
Leaving the room, Penny felt a chill. It was summer, yet this chill seemed to seep into her bones.
Meanwhile, at Fletcher's mansion, a gathering was taking place.
Orlando got up to leave, but Rex held him back.
He advised, "Orlando, take my word, you need to bring a gift to visit Cason this week."