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

didn't hear such worry because. Penny and Nina got along pretty

same trap, it granted Haines the chance to see Nina's

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.

went by

"Nina."

was brushing her hair in front of the vanity mirror when she heard a knock and Allison's voice. She turned around, only to see Allison peek her head

slowly got up from her seat. "Are

hair?

but then, marching into the

Charles.

her head to the side.

and her heart sank

to the couple excitedly. "Did my

at each other

Nina down on the edge of

to cancel the party," said Allison, watching the

your auntie wants you back," Charles intercepted before

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

because of it.

said diverted Nina's

looked up at Allison

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

"But Mom..."

real auntie, we thought it's best if

out of bed. Looking at

TH

the news

pooled in her eyes. "I don't want to live in a stranger's home!" "Nina..." Allison sighed and, much to

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