Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

28 Can't have it both ways

Initially, the Bennet couple went to see Jessa to settle this matter like adults. However, her tactless and

ruthless way of talking to a child quickly discouraged the couple.

"You should also thank me! After all, I'm also doing this for your sake since I'm giving you a valid reason to send that child away. You should think of what Penny feels for having to share with the person who shamelessly stole the life she should have without

remorse!"

Allison clasped her hands on her lap as she said, "Mrs. Cortez, with all due respect, we raised Nina for thirteen years. Although she is not our biological daughter, we loved her as our own."

"Then should I take Penny back!?" Jessa fumed. "I also

raised Penny for thirteen years, and even though she's not my biological niece, I treated her as my own!"

"Treat her as your own?" Allison's shoulders shook in anger. "How could you say you treated our daughter as your own when you've exploited her since she was

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young?!"

Charles clasped his wife's trembling fist because

Allison's voice was also raising. "Ali, calm down."

"No." Allison was adamant, the corner of her eyes was red with suppressed anger. "Mrs. Cortez, is that how callous you talk about a child? Regardless if your

relationship with Nina's mother is not good, what's a

child had to do with it?"

Jessa crossed her arms and kept her chin high. She looked like an evil mother in Allison's presence.

what I know you

snorted as she added.

to the real one! She took after her mother, and is nurtured by

Gent have

"You -!"

was stern. He

him.

in anger. She never felt this agitated for a long time to the point it made her tear up a little. Yet, Jessa wasn't even fazed by everything that was said. If anything, Jessa had this

on her face.

a calm tone. "Penny is our real daughter and, on the other hand, Nina is

was a

another resolution for this? My wife and I promised we'll look

don't understand me, do you? Why would you need to look after them equally? This

can't do that!" Allison scoffed. "You

lot of money now.

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Can't have both

&

shoes a chance. Give me back my niece or send away that wench's daughter. Also, I want to see Penny and see how she is doing. I don't trust people like you to treat her well and I'll only believe she's

piece, Jessa walked

quickly enveloped the private dining room as soon as the door was slammed closed. Allison felt weak, propping her hand on the table with her other

Charles held her shoulders

anger and disappointment.

didn't come out.

way of talking and arrogant presence

the couple silently

28 Chathayot bath ways

there were some truths in her

how offensive the words were

harsh