Chapter 55

Pennelope's POV

Ethan immediately stood up from his seat. The crowd starts to whisper and gossip around, also shocked about what Elyse has said. My heart is starting to beat fast as I clench my jaw out of frustration.

I have stopped myself from getting back on Elyse many times after everything that she has done to me. But this time, to ruin my son's day, was the worst. I could not take this anymore.

I glanced at the table near us, where Jared's nanny was sitting. It seemed like she was just waiting for me to signal her to come here because, when she saw me glancing at her, she immediately stood up from her seat and came to us.

"Please take Jared with you to go back to the house first. Ethan's men will guide you outside the hotel," I told his nanny.

She nodded at me nervously. "Y-Yes, mom."

I kneeled down and kissed Jared's cheek. He looked confused, burned out, and tired. And I know for sure that he could not take all of these anymore. My son is still young, and although he is smart