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

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

granted Haines the chance to see Nina's schemes

the two 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 perfect

1. up.

dinner went by without any

"Nina."

a knock and Allison's voice.

she slowly got up from her seat. "Are

hair?

into the room

Charles.

the side.

about something" Allison reluctantly explained, and her heart

it about my birthday?" she sprd to

looked at each other

sat Nina down on the edge of the bed between

about the birthday... we had to cancel the party," said Allison, watching the confusion

auntie wants you back," Charles intercepted before Allison

they were canceling her birthday just because of Penny. Nina and Penny's

because of it.

said diverted

Allison for help. "Mom,

sighed while holding Nina's hand. "Nina, your auntie Jessa might have a unique way of talking, but

"But Mom..."

your real auntie, we thought it's best if you build a

blank for a second before she jumped out

TH

the news

are you throw ng me away because I'm not your real daughter and don't love me anymore?" Tears immediately pooled in her eyes. "I don't want to live in a stranger's home!" "Nina..." Allison

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