Chapter 3 Ex-lovers' Visit

The rain continued to pour heavily like it wasn't going to stop. The heavy downpour made the road cold and empty.

A few years ago, Willow had moved to the B Villa District in the L City just to recuperate and live a quiet life. The villa was located in a remote area and it was surrounded by rough mountain roads. Even if it wasn't rainy season, this area was foggy all year round.

The journey from the city took at least four hours.

Currently, the atmosphere in the car was extremely depressing and everyone was silent. As Samuel sat in the driver's seat, he glanced at the two people sitting in the back seat from the rearview mirror.

Phillip and Penny were seated on each side and there was a wide gap between them. Phillip's jawline was tight and he had well-groomed eyebrows on his handsome face. Penny was popular since childhood because of her impeccable beauty. She had always been dazzling and enviable amongst her peers.

Only a few people were aware when they fell in love some years ago. Samuel was one of those few people.

However, no one expected that these two people who had been infatuated with each other would later fall apart and fight so violently that they almost killed each other. At that time, the fight was a major one that no one in the Lou Family could settle it.

"Penny, you haven't come to visit Grandma Willow for three whole years. She always asked about you."

"Ugh! Why didn't I come back? You are the best person to answer that question!"

Penny rolled her eyes with annoyance. Betrayal and deception were the two things that were unacceptable for her. During their relationship, she believed in her heart that Phillip was the last person in the world that would ever cheat on her. When she found out about his betrayal, she was so heartbroken and furious at the same time.

Penny was a very tough woman. No one ever dared to step on her toes. Since she couldn't forgive his actions, she taught him an unforgettable lesson three years ago.

As the journey continued, the two of them didn't say anything more.

It wasn't until the car halted in front of the villa's gate that Phillip suddenly took her hand. For a moment, Penny felt an electrifying sensation traveled from her fingers to her whole body. When she tried to yank her hand off, he clasped it tightly with his more domineering hand.

"Grandma still thinks that we are intimate. If you don't want her to worry about us, you had better be good. You need to play along with me."

Hearing he said those words calmly, Penny sneered, "Are you sure Grandma doesn't know anything about our messy break-up? Besides, how dare you use the word 'intimate' while speaking to me? Don't you feel disgusted and ashamed?"

There was currently bad blood between the ex-lovers. The trust they once had was completely shattered. What was left behind now was a mere fragment of the past, which was like a sharp ray of sunlight shining on them, as if it was mocking the innocence they had when they were young.

Penny wasn't in the mood to argue with him. So, she shook off his hand and maintained a straight face.

The villa's surrounding was extremely desolate and quiet. It seemed like the foggy and windy weather made it look more like a haunted house.

They all stood at the door and Phillip pressed the passcode on the security lock. After a while, someone opened the door from inside. It was Erica, the woman who had served Willow for most of her life.

"Miss Lou, Mr. Yu, you both have finally come back. Please come in."

Erica wore a kind smile on her face. She was indeed happy to see them. She had watched them grow up from two young children into adults. It had been a long time since she saw them standing together. As her mind flashed back to the good old times, she sighed silently.

Penny was a little surprised to hear Erica address Phillip like that. As far as she could remember, she used to call him 'Phil'.

Perhaps this change was due to Cody's death. Since Phillip's status was higher because he was the chairman of the Lou Group, Erica had changed the way she addressed him.

She now accorded him more respect and distanced herself from him at the same time. After all, he was no longer the little boy she used to know.

The villa was quiet all year round because Willow was recovering and she didn't need any disturbance. Immediately they entered inside, the pungent smell of Chinese medicine hit their nostrils. They looked around and noticed that even the corners were spotless and the furniture was orderly arranged.

Erica motioned them to sit down on a sofa in the living room and made hot tea for them. As she poured it into the teacups, the steam could be seen.

Phillip picked a cup from the tray and stretched it towards Penny. "Here, you should have some."

Erica was standing next to them and she watched his romantic gesture. Penny scratched her nose and she had no choice but to take the cup. With a fake smile, she whispered to him, "Thank you."

"Are Penny and Phil back?"

A familiar voice that was filled with vicissitudes suddenly came from behind. Penny felt a lump in her throat and felt uneasy at this moment.

When she turned around, she saw Willow walking out of the room with sheer excitement and vigor. Seeing that she was moving too fast, Erica hurried to her side and slowed her down. "Mrs. Lou, please be careful."