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

pretty qly in

for the same trap, it granted Haines the chance to see

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

1. up.

by without any big

"Nina."

heard a knock

her seat. "Are

hair?

into the room with

Charles.

to the

I need to talk to you about something" Allison reluctantly explained, and her heart sank when excitement lit up in Nina's eyes. 52 Breaking the news to

about my birthday?" she sprd to

at each other first

Nina down on the edge of the bed between

said Allison, watching the confusion form in

Charles intercepted before Allison

didn't want Nina to think they were canceling her birthday just because of Penny. Nina and Penny's relationship

because of it.

Charles said diverted

as she quickly looked up at Allison for help.

auntie Jessa might have a unique way of talking, but we

"But Mom..."

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

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

TH

the news to

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

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