Chapter 624
The script called for a romance between an older woman and a younger man, creating strong chemistry between Penelope and
Ivan.
“Nina.”
Ivan, bare-chested, approached. IIis physique, a result of long-term training, combined with his height, made him stand out. If this drama became a hit, he was destined to be the next big star. After every scene, he was polite, bowing to the crew and thanking them for their hard work. Then, he would come to Nina to review his scenes on the camera.
“Did I not capture that scene well?” he asked, referring to a pool scene with Penelope.
Ivan’s performance had been a bit raw.
Nina reassured him, “No, your character is supposed to be young and inexperienced with relationships. Your performance fits perfectly.”
“That’s good to hear.”
Ivan was dedicated and serious. Penelope, dressed in a swimsuit, wiped herself with a towel and joined them to review her scene.
“There’s no problem,” she said, patting Ivan’s shoulder. “Don’t worry.”
“Thank you, Penelope,” Ivan said with a smile.
“Take a break, everyone. We have a night shoot later,” Nina announced.
Penelope noticed that Nina seemed full of energy, even though she herself was exhausted. Nina, despite being pregnant, was tirelessly organizing the night shoot.
Penelope was concerned for her, especially after the incident with Scott’s family. Although Nina smiled, there was a persistent sadness in her eyes, and she worked harder than ever.
“Nina, your belly is getting bigger. Even though you’re filling in for Nelly, you need to rest. Let Angel handle some things. You can’t do everything yourself,” Penelope advised, genuinely impressed by Nina’s determination.
If she were pregnant, she would not want to do anything at all. Pregnancy was hard enough.
Nina, dressed in loose maternity clothes, was visibly thin except for her large belly. She smiled, “I’m fine. I feel better keeping an eye on everything. Besides, I need to earn a living for my child.”
Penelope insisted, “The child isn’t just yours. The father has responsibilities too. You’re pushing yourself too hard!”
Thinking of her situation, Nina smiled and said, “Depending on others is unreliable. It’s better to rely on myself.”
This made Penelope more curious. “What’s going on with you? You’ve seemed different since that day. You always talk about making money. Once the baby is born, everything will be fine. You’re not alone. The baby will have plenty of godmothers. What are you so worried about?”
They had all eagerly offered to be the child’s godmother. Even without a father, the child would be surrounded by love and support. Nina replied, “Maybe I just want to be prepared for a rainy day.”
“Take a break. You have a night shoot to prepare for. Take care of your face. You don’t want it to look bad on camera,” Nina teased. As they grew closer, Penelope could take it as a joke and laughed it off. “Don’t worry, I’ve never relied on my looks to get by.”
Nina then walked away to a quieter spot, phone in hand. She had called Scott countless times, still worried about him.
There had been no news. His family had come to her several times, causing more stress. She wanted to know his whereabouts more than anyone.
Once again, she tried calling, but there was no answer.
A few seconds later, her phone rang.
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