Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 53

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Nina didn't calm down as she cried so much until she fell asleep. The couple stayed with her, feeling sorry that they couldn't do anything but stay with her throughout this process.

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"I feel horrible," Allison expressed quietly while stroking Nina's hair.

scared."

"She seems very

Charles pressed his lips, staring at Nina apologetically. "There's nothing we can do."

The couple looked at each other and sighed.

If the choice was theirs, they would happily take care of the two girls. However, they knew deep in their hearts that no matter how they loved Nina, they had no right because they weren't her real parents. They could only hope Jessa and Nina would get along, just like how Jessa and Penny got along very well.

The couple left Nina's room with a heavy heart. But Charles only took his wife to their room before telling her he had to meet. Haines. In times like this, the couple always needed some time alone and thus, Allison let her husband stay with Haines for a while.

When Charles entered the study, Haines was standing in front of the stand while pouring himself a glass of whiskey.

"We told her," was Charles' greeting remarks, throwing himself on the couch. "I feel horrible."

Haines walked back to the set of couches with two glasses in his hand. "You did the right thing," was all he said as he slid one glass

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to Charles.

she ended up falling

"Mhm."

Charles as he reached for the glass, chugging the drink in one go. Hissing

go and Allison was also very reluctant," he continued dejectedly. "But knowing Jessa Cortez, she wouldn't let it go if we try

better. After all, Nina would be in school almost all day. It'll help her adjust to the new environment

but didn't say anything for a while.

"A little."

how can you say you only feel sorry for her a little?" Charles frowned. "Nina is also your niece. You two used to get along. Did that change just because

never got along, but I did see her as a nice kid," Haines was blunt despite knowing this might disappoint Charles. "I just don't

can't say I understand you since

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everyone will randize this decision was the best. Not

no point in arguing. It wasn't like Haines wasn't making any sense. "Anyway." Charles cleared his throat and changed the topic. "How's the investigation about Nina's mother? I told you that Jessa Cortez didn't seem to have any idea

Jessa only knew, she wouldn't even ask for Nina's custody

"Sadly, the investigation met with a dead end. No one's willing to talk and most evidences are not enough for a conclusion. Everything is

If not for the baby swapping, their family wouldn't be in so much dilemma. Penny didn't have to live in another household and they wouldn't have to go

hated Nina's mother." This remark earned Charles's attention again. "It is not that detailed, but you'd

Reed Family used to be upper middle class, having only two children: Jessa and her older brother, Joey. Their parents worked themselves day and night to prepare for their

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Joey

pregnant girlfriend," Haine

came home with his

first, everything was going well and peaceful for the family until Joey's girlfriend had a miscarriage. Even so, the Reed Family were kind enough to let her stay in the

Reed Couple were kind enough to send her back to school since she was no longer pregnant. However, just one year after that, things kept

brows. "She stole

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