43. Family 's love2

Penelope walked away from her family's lively banter, her feet carrying her slowly to the far end of the living room.

She leaned against the wall, her eyes gazing into the distance as she drew comparisons between the Macallan's household and her own.

The differences were stark, like night and day.

At the Macallan's, she was treated with disdain, whereas in her own home, she was enveloped in warmth and love.

The realization hit her like a ton of bricks, and she felt a mix of emotions swirling inside her.

She thought she had misunderstood the Macallan's behavior due to the misunderstanding about her alleged infidelity, but now she realized that their disdain ran deeper.

Bridget, Jared's mom, simply didn't think she was good enough for her son.

The thought stung, but Penelope was determined to move forward, surrounded by the love and support of her own family.