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 to

such worry because. Penny and Nina got along pretty

the same trap, it granted Haines

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

1. up.

dinner went by without

"Nina."

a knock and Allison's voice. She

got up from her

hair?

but then, marching into the room

Charles.

the

need to talk to you about something" Allison reluctantly explained, and

birthday?" she sprd to the couple

Charles looked at each other first before

down to her. They sat Nina down on the edge

party," said Allison, watching the confusion form in Nina's

back," Charles intercepted before Allison could mention

they were canceling her birthday just because

because of it.

said diverted Nina's

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

your auntie Jessa might have

"But Mom..."

real auntie, we thought it's best if you

before she jumped out of bed. Looking at her parents, her mouth opened and

TH

news to

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

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