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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along pretty qly in

it granted Haines the chance to see

couple hadn't told Nina about

1. up.

dinner went by without any

"Nina."

front of the vanity mirror when she heard a knock and

slowly got up from her seat.

hair?

then, marching into the room with

Charles.

tilted her head to the side. "What are

you about something" Allison reluctantly explained, and her

sprd to the

looked at each other first before casting

to her. They sat Nina down on the edge of the

cancel the party," said Allison, watching the confusion

you back," Charles intercepted before Allison could mention

birthday just because of Penny. Nina and Penny's

because of it.

said

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

auntie Jessa might have a unique way of talking, but

"But Mom..."

every weekend," Charles added. "Since she's your real auntie, we thought it's best

second before she jumped out of bed. Looking at her parents, her

TH

the news to

your real daughter and don't love me anymore?" Tears immediately pooled in her eyes. "I don't want to live in a stranger's home!" "Nina..." Allison sighed and, much to their

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