“Penny!” she exclaimed, arms already outstretched. Edith Fernandez stormed through the open door, crossing the threshold and wrapping her daughter in her arms. “Hi, Mum,” Penny offered, her voice filled with a pep that didn’t reflect how she looked. “We’re so glad you made it. You know, your father thought you might not show. Figured you’d be obsessing about that silly restaurant idea.” “I wouldn’t miss Benny’s birthday party—” “That’s what I told him! ‘I know Penny gets carried away with her ridiculous ideas, but she wouldn’t let her family down like that.’ Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m
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Penny's parents are textbook narcissist parents. If you look at how Markus and Penny react, those are two of the usual reactions (the third being to cut off completely, which can be a healthy choice depending on the level of toxicity in the relationship). Penny is driven to be defiant while Markus plays peacekeeper. Personally, I think Penny is right but I understand why Markus does what he does.
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