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

in falling for the same trap, it granted Haines the

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

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"Nina."

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

got up from her seat. "Are you

hair?

but then, marching into the room with her,

Charles.

head to the side. "What are

and her heart sank when excitement

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

at each

sat Nina down on the

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

you back," Charles

want Nina to think they were canceling her birthday just

because of it.

said

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

sighed while holding Nina's hand. "Nina, your auntie Jessa might have a

"But Mom..."

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

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

TH

news to

love me anymore?" Tears immediately pooled in her eyes. "I don't want to live in a stranger's home!" "Nina..." Allison sighed

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