Built His Empire Then Watched It Burn When He Cheated novel Chapter 757

Anneliese's foster father had died while saving Jonathan. Her foster mother later had an accident because of that, and the whole family fell apart.

The Fullbuster family had also hidden the truth about the fire. Even though Gerard didn't end up in prison, his outcome was still far too lenient. The Fullbuster family had protected the arsonist to some extent. On top of that, Elizabeth, who had caused all this trouble, had paid no price at all.

There was no way Anneliese could feel at ease about it.

Penelope felt ashamed, but she felt even more worried.

She was truly afraid this matter would affect the young couple's relationship.

"You didn't know the truth back then. You don't need to feel guilty or blame yourself because of this."

Anneliese comforted Penelope instead. She knew that Penelope had been overseas at the time. Derek had told Jonathan and Penelope that the fire had been an accident.

Anneliese wouldn't blame innocent people.

"You're such a good child. Jonathan really didn't know about this. You…"

Penelope didn't finish her sentence before Anneliese gently patted her hand and smiled.

"Grandma, don't worry. I don't blame Jonathan either. You don't look well. You should rest."

Jonathan had helped her uncover the truth about the fire. Otherwise, Derek had handled it so cleanly that Anneliese could never have forced the truth out on her own.

Besides, Jonathan had been one of the people hurt the most by that fire. He hadn't done anything wrong.

Anneliese felt sorry for him more than anything else. She wouldn't hold anything against him just because Derek had hidden the truth.

Seeing that Anneliese didn't look forced at all and truly didn't blame Jonathan, Penelope finally let out a deep breath.

"Good, good. Derek really did something terrible this time. Anne, besides what he already said, you and your grandma can talk it over. If you have any other requests or ideas, feel free to share them. I'll take care of it for you."

Anneliese smiled and nodded. She didn't refuse. "Okay."

Only then did Penelope close her eyes and rest.

After Anneliese left Penelope's bedroom, Elizabeth was no longer in the living room.

Anneliese looked at the empty living room. She suddenly thought of Ellie, who was alone upstairs. Her heart skipped.

What if Elizabeth had gone crazy and gone upstairs to look for Ellie?

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