The challenge, Epic The musical
{You were going to tell penelope that the suitors wanted her outside, but then you did here hear saying stuff too herself, so out of curiosity, you eavesdropped her. You knew you shouldn't but did anyways.
“I'm supposed to choose a suitor To wear the crown.. I said I would choose as soon As I weave this shroud they don't know, That every night I unthread all the work I've done, Cause I'd rather lie Than allow them to think they've won.. .. Though I never thought I would resort to this, Just know I'll be here.. Though I don't know how much longer I'll last– Since we saw that storm,, And though it was so close to our kingdom It was far from the norm unless Oh, could it be some kind of sign That my world is all about to change? Is it finally time for– The challenge I arranged? Though I never thought that it Would come to this, Just know I'll be here buying you time..”}
So that's whats she's so worried about. But then you heard the suitors from outside, but you didn't care and just watched the whole thing play out.