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

35 Dad, this is a weird-looking cat.

Haines and Allison stared at Charles, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Charles had the habit of overthinking when he didn't want to mess things up, only to end up messing up. This happened a lot when he was courting Allison, and even after they got married. Allison sighed and smiled, thinking this trait of her husband was one of his charms. "Charles, I think it's

really cute."

"The size is unusual, but I think Penny will like it,""

Haines agreed. "Though... she might just might be a little, just a little surprise."@

"You think so?" Charles sighed and darted his eyes

between the two.

Haines and Allison nodded, feeling bad for the guy. They could only hope Penny would see her father's efforts. Charles had been researching mice ever since

she told him about it. O

Getting such reassurance from the people he trusted

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the most, Charles felt slightly better. But not long after, his phone rang.

Charles habitually reached for his phone, and his worried expression stiffened. His reaction didn't get past Allison and Haines.

"Charles, is everything okay?" Allison quickly asked, watching her husband look up at her.

"It's Jessa Cortez."

As soon as the two heard that name, their shoulders stiffened. They were both aware Jessa was harassing them about taking Nina away or Penny. However, as much as Haines hated it, he voiced out that Jessa had a

point.

"What does she want, Charles?" the anxiety and fear in

Allison's voice was evident.

Charles read the message quietly, making his wife even more anxious. Haines also kept a stern face and waited patiently.

When Charles let out a sigh, he looked up at them and summarized the message. "She said the only

agree with is that she'll

visitation

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message was long, but it was very direct without sugarcoating. Charles could even hear Jessa's arrogant voice while reading it. "Weekdays..."

is only right to build a bond with her real niece," Charles explained, but he knew this was simply

out to

he uttered when he mustered enough courage to voice out

shifted their eyes

only came back here because her cousin needed treatment that their family couldn't afford.

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this is

eyes, she did it to help her family out," he continued with a serious face. "We barely managed to get her home, but we, especially the two of you, should make her

lost for words upon listening to Haines's calm yet brutally honest

He stayed quiet all this time because he knew the couple would settle this matter. However, both Charles and Allison were stubborn. Not that Haines blamed them because even though Nina wasn't their real daughter, they loved and raised

the love of parents for Nina, but Haines didn't want

real niece.

Allison hesitated. "She hates

I could

"I'm not defending Jessa Cortez, but I could tell you with certainty

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I knew she cared for Penny. She won't abuse

Penny is also a form of abuse," Charles argued, and

out. Charles, Allison, I understand your reasons and as parents, you should listen to others who are unbiased about the matter. Jessa Cortez has already changed her mind and is willing

pressed her lips into a thin line. They

but also clarity

eyes.

talk to Nina," Charles suggested reluctantly while

a smile and nodded.

together."

faintly. He felt sorry for

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was simply putting

time, Atlas, Nina, and

home from school.

home!" Slater