128 Seventh rule of the Bennet Family

After all the patience and understanding Penny exercised toward this girl, Nina would still pull the same things repeatedly. Penny took a deep breath while the corner of her eyes sharpened. 'Fine."

She didn't care anymore. They could all side with Nina for all she cares. After all, she came into this household without any expectations. Even when they were giving her some warmth they had never given her before and the attention she only sought in her first life, Penny was used to being unwanted.

Meanwhile, Haines balled his hand into a tight fist. Nina might be wearing this pitiful and distressed look, but the brief glint in her eyes didn't go past Haines. He was about to open mouth when Charles slapped his chest with the back of his hand.

his

Turning to Charles, Haines stepped back upon seeing the solemn look on Charles's face. 'He saw

it'

"Butler Jen, please take Nina and tend to her wound. See if it needs a few stitches, Charles ordered quietly and Butler Jen quickly lowered his head.

"Miss Nina, please come with me."

Nina's breath hitched and pursed her lips, but still nodded. She winced as she tried to get up,

almost falling to her knees.

"Butler Jen, can't you see she can't stand?" old madam Roswald roared..

Butler Jen's face crumpled in bitterness, but he still quietly reached out to help Nina. But before he could, Charles spoke.

"Butler Jen, let her stand on her own."

to see the man of the house carry this

set his sharp eyes on his mother-in-law. "Mom, I respect you and Dad. However, Butler Jen is also my family. Please refrain from talking to

scoffed while the

a look and lowered his head. "But this

with as

do you think you can just talk to your in-laws like that?! Are you also disrespecting me now

flared. "Mom! How can

father, Philip, joined to calm the situation. "Charles is right. This

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defensive, How come she was the only person in here who could see the situation? Although she preferred blood over bond, an ill-mannered child like Penny would

had seen now was enough for her to see the difference between Nina and Penny. One

brothers that were in here. All of them carry this somber look, especially her brothers. She was unsure if they were disappointed with her, but she didn't dwell on it. However, seeing that Charles was siding with her was a bit surprising. Her father respected his in-laws

he's taking my side... 'she thought, a

see the depths of Nina's schemes. Hence, in the end,

lasts to the elders of the Bennet and Roswald. Penny kept an upright posture as she moved forward, standing beside her father. Back then, I was

and smiled. "Penny, go with your brothers first. Mom and I will have to discuss some things with your grandmother."

looks on their faces, Charles and Atlas toned down when they started talking to her. It made her

leave now, Penny smiled sweetly at her father,

mind upon seeing Penny's change of expression. He had seen this side of her. Hence, it brought a feeling of panic

weakly. With her appearance, one would think she would faint at any second. Her heart thudded when Penny walked

brows as they watched Penny stop in front of Nina. Their confusion, however, was quickly replaced with shock at

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