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

along pretty qly in the beginning. But

it granted Haines the chance to

couple hadn't told Nina about it. Penny didn't mind because she expected this much. Her parents were probably waiting for the perfect timing. Haines also thought the same and didn't bring

1. up.

by without

"Nina."

mirror when she heard a knock and Allison's voice. She turned around,

slowly got up from her seat. "Are you here to

hair?

then, marching into the room with

Charles.

the side. "What are you doing

reluctantly explained, and her heart sank when

she sprd to the couple excitedly. "Did my

and Charles looked at each other first before

Nina down on the edge of the bed

about the birthday... we had to cancel the party," said Allison, watching the confusion form in Nina's eyes. "Thing is... your

Charles intercepted

they were canceling her birthday just because

because of it.

Charles said

panicked as she quickly looked up at Allison for help. "Mom, you didn't agree with her,

Jessa might have

"But Mom..."

"Since she's your real auntie,

for a second before she jumped out of bed. Looking at her

TH

the news to

ng me away because I'm not your real daughter and don't love me anymore?" Tears immediately pooled in her eyes. "I

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