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

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

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 perfect timing. Haines

1. up.

by without

"Nina."

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

got up from her seat. "Are you here to brush

hair?

into the room with her,

Charles.

tilted her head to the side. "What are you doing

something" Allison reluctantly explained, and

she sprd to

and Charles looked at each other first

sat Nina down on the edge of the bed between

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

you back," Charles intercepted before

think they were canceling her birthday just

because of it.

said diverted Nina's

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

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

"But Mom..."

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

blank for a second before she jumped out of bed. Looking at her parents, her mouth opened and

TH

news

immediately pooled in her eyes.

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