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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got along pretty qly in the beginning. But because Penny had already

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

couple hadn't told Nina about it. Penny didn't mind because she expected this much. Her parents were probably

1. up.

dinner went by without

"Nina."

she heard a knock and Allison's voice. She turned around, only to see Allison peek her

up from her seat. "Are you here

hair?

but then, marching into the room with her,

Charles.

head to the

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

sprd to the couple excitedly. "Did

at each other first

sat Nina down on the

the party," said Allison, watching the confusion

your auntie wants you back," Charles intercepted before Allison

didn't want Nina to think they were canceling her birthday just because of

because of it.

Charles said diverted Nina's

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

have a unique way of talking, but we think she's a

"But Mom..."

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

out of bed. Looking at her

TH

the news to

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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