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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first lifetime, Hans didn't hear such worry because. Penny and Nina got along pretty qly in the beginning. But

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

of them reached home, everyone 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 parents were probably waiting for the

1. up.

dinner went by without any big

"Nina."

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

got up from her

hair?

marching into the room with her,

Charles.

Nina tilted her head to the side. "What

and I need to talk to you about something" Allison reluctantly explained, and her heart sank when excitement lit

my birthday?" she sprd to the couple excitedly.

at each other first before casting

down to her. They sat Nina down on

we had to cancel the party," said Allison,

your auntie wants you back," Charles

her birthday just because of Penny. Nina

because of it.

Charles said diverted

up at Allison for help. "Mom, you didn't agree

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

"But Mom..."

she's your real auntie, we thought it's best if you build a bond with her and

blank for a second before she jumped out of

TH

the news

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

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