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

Chapter 52

52 Breaking the nows to Nina

52 Breaking the

ews to Nina

Unlike Haines's worry, Penny didn't see him differently after hearing what he said. If anything, she felt a little surprised he spoke his mind so casually and honestly with her.

"I understand, Uncle Haines," she said mildly. "I don't think Uncle Haines is being selfish."

Haines heaved a sigh as he glanced at the rearview mirror. "That feels reassuring, Penny."

Penny didn't answer, but she felt more reassured that Haines wast looking out for her. But as silence settled in, she couldn't help but wonder.

'In my first life, Uncle Haines had to leave as soon as winter ended or around early spring. At the same time they resolved the company issues. I'm not sure about the date, but he should've gone abroad by

now.'

Was it because she was now indulging with Charles that Haines. had to do all the work? But Charles was still working at home and

would visit his office a few times a week. He even told her he would

return to the office since she was starting school.

What she didn't consider was that Haines didn't want to leave.

because he was worried about her.

Although Penny was now in the Bennet Family, Haines was aware her current position was still unstable. With Nina's constant insinuation, the boys not opening up to her, and the Bennet couple being indecisive, he decided to stay.

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the news

Nina got along pretty qly in the beginning. But because Penny had already seei true colors and was

falling for the same trap, it granted Haines the chance

in the house was acting normally. There didn't seem anything amiss, which meant the couple hadn't told Nina about it. Penny didn't mind because she expected this

1. up.

by without any big

"Nina."

when she heard a knock and Allison's voice. She turned around, only to see Allison peek her head

her seat.

hair?

into the room with her,

Charles.

tilted her head to the side. "What are

reluctantly explained, and

my birthday?" she sprd to the couple excitedly. "Did

looked at each other first before

to her. They sat Nina down on the

the birthday... we had to cancel the party," said Allison, watching the

your auntie wants you back," Charles intercepted before Allison could mention

think they were canceling her birthday just because of Penny.

because of it.

said diverted Nina's

as she quickly looked up at Allison for help. "Mom,

might have a unique way

"But Mom..."

weekend," Charles added. "Since she's your real auntie, we

blank for a second before she jumped out of bed. Looking at her parents, her mouth opened and

TH

news to

me anymore?" Tears immediately pooled in her eyes. "I

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