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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Breaking the news to

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

trap, it granted Haines the

reached home, everyone 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 much. Her parents were probably waiting for

1. up.

dinner went by without any

"Nina."

front of the vanity mirror when she heard a knock and Allison's

slowly got up from her seat.

hair?

smiled, but then, marching into the room with her,

Charles.

the side.

and her heart sank when excitement lit up in Nina's eyes. 52

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

Charles looked at each other first

down on the

had to cancel the party," said Allison, watching

wants you back," Charles intercepted before Allison

birthday just because of Penny. Nina and

because of it.

said diverted Nina's

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

Nina's hand. "Nina, your auntie Jessa might have a unique way of talking, but

"But Mom..."

here every weekend," Charles added. "Since she's your real auntie, we thought it's best if you build a

out of bed. Looking at her parents, her mouth opened

TH

news

love me anymore?" Tears immediately pooled in her eyes. "I don't want to live

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