asked Liam about it, only to learn that Nana’s expectations were part of a family tradition of manipulation tied to wealth and legacy, which Penelope soon discovered wasn’t real. It was all a test.The nurse revealed that Margot’s wealth was a lie and that Penelope wasn’t the first fiancée to be put through this. Confronting Liam, Penelope realized the truth:
this was a game, and Liam was complicit.She ended the engagement, and the next day, received a note from Margot congratulating her for passing the test. But Penelope knew the real test was choosing herself. She tore the note up and walked away, realizing that love based on deception isn’t love at all, and sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is choose your own truth over someone else’s lies.
