Pampered by My Ex-husband (Penny and Orlando)
Chapter 120 He Got Hurt While Protecting Me

Chapter 120 He Got Hurt While Protecting Me

Penny was startled; she saw Orlando's fierce expression as he kicked the thug away.

The thugs, realizing they had kicked a hornet's nest tonight, didn't dare to linger. They clumsily helped each other up from the ground and hastily retreated. "Mr. Fletcher! I'll take you to the hospital."

Penny gripped Orlando's hand tightly, her fingertips trembling.

However, her high heels made it difficult for her to move, and her leg was in considerable pain.

Orlando frowned; the injury was on his right hand, which would be inconvenient.

He watched Penny kick off her high heels, standing barefoot on the ground. This unexpected move made his face show a rare trace of concern.

If Keely found out that Orlando got hurt because of her, she might unleash her fury.

Plus, Penny owed him a favor tonight.

Penny got into Orlando's car, simultaneously grabbing Noah, who had been planning to escape.

"You're coming with me too!"

Noah looked miserable and somewhat afraid of Penny. He hesitated and, seeing the luxurious car, he dared not get in.

Penny didn't waste time talking to him; she pushed him into the passenger seat.

Zane, the driver, saw Orlando's injury and immediately stepped on the gas pedal.

The car quickly headed towards the nearest hospital.

A few minutes earlier, the car Penny had exited had caused a traffic jam due to her abrupt departure.

She had been in a hurry to catch Noah and hadn't noticed that it was not a suitable spot for parking.

She hadn't realized she was in a no-parking zone because she had been hurrying to apprehend Noah.

As the honking and angry shouts from the blocked traffic grew louder, Lana noticed the commotion and informed the driver. "Let's move ahead. I'll call Penny and let her know. Maybe she'll catch a ride with someone else to the Fletcher's mansion." The driver had no choice; the party was about to start, and it was inappropriate to be late.

So, the car proceeded towards the Fletcher's mansion.

As Lana watched the mansion draw nearer, anticipation and excitement rose.

This would be her first public and significant encounter with Orlando.

Before, she had only observed him from afar, and he probably saw her as just another passerby.

There had been a flicker of something complex in his eyes during their last meeting, even a hint of annoyance.

That was fine; as long as she continued to work hard, she believed that one day, when she stood by his side, he would like and treasure her.

Her cheeks flushed with excitement, and her palms grew sweaty.

She took a deep breath, trying to maintain a poised demeanor.

As for Penny, the fact that she wasn't coming tonight was even better.

Lana didn't want her to steal her thunder.

Penny had arrived at the hospital, sweating profusely from anxiety.

Seeing her in her elegant gala attire, the doctor was somewhat surprised but couldn't deny her beauty.

"Doctor, please check his hand; it needs stitches."

Orlando hadn't been in the best mood to begin with. This was the first time he had been injured protecting someone else, especially someone he had only known briefly.

He hadn't intended to block that knife; he acted instinctively, thinking that a scar on her fair back would be unsightly.

So, his body acted faster than his brain, blocking the sharp blade.

Seeing Penny so concerned, her complexion changing with worry, he found it intriguing.

It was as if he was witnessing a different side of her for the first time since he met her.

Even that first night they woke up together, she had been so composed; he had thought she'd never display any other emotions.

This thought brought him a subtle and barely noticeable sense of pleasure.

Penny's phone rang at that moment, and it was Rex calling.

Seeing the doctor was getting Orlando stitched, she quickly gave the doctor a brief explanation and headed to the corridor to answer the call.

"Rex, I'm sorry, Orlando got hurt protecting me. He's at the hospital getting stitches, so I don't think we can make it tonight."

Hearing that Orlando was even willing to get injured for Penny, Rex had no intention of blaming her.

"Penny, are you okay?"

As for Orlando, he was a man, and a few injuries were no big deal.

"I'm fine, but he's seriously injured. It's all my fault."

"You silly child, he's your husband, and protecting you is his duty. Orlando did well this time. You stay there and take care of him. There will be other opportunities to introduce you to others. There's no rush, and don't blame yourself."

Penny was touched. She had always known that Rex was kind to her, so her guilt for secretly signing an agreement with Orlando weighed heavily on her.

In the ward, the doctor had already stitched up the wound on Orlando's hand. He heard his phone ring, and when he saw it was Rex, he felt slightly annoyed.

If he didn't attend the party, Rex might think he was coming up with excuses to avoid that woman again!