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."

turned to Charles, only to see the man of the house

were not pushovers." Charles slowly set his sharp eyes on his mother-in-law. "Mom, I respect you and Dad. However, Butler Jen is also

scoffed while the old

sorry, Dad, Charles cast his father-in-law a look and lowered his head. "But this matter

dealt with as

of the Bennet Family, do you think you can just talk to your in-laws like that?! Are you

"Mom! How can you say that

Philip, joined to calm the situation. "Charles is right. This matter is something they

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only person in here who could see the situation? Although she preferred blood over bond, an ill-mannered child like Penny would only bring trouble in the future if

the difference between Nina and Penny. One was raised by Allison and Charles,

carry this somber look, especially her brothers. She was unsure if they were disappointed with her, but she didn't dwell on

side... 'she thought, a bit happy

side in the past, Penny failed to see the depths of Nina's schemes. Hence, in

forward, standing beside her father. Back then, I was trying hard to give a good impression. But in this life... my impression also matters. They should also think if they can

Sensing Penny's presence on his side, Charles gazed down at her. He squatted and smiled. "Penny, go with your brothers first. Mom and I will have to discuss some things with your

started talking to her. It made her smile subtly, but it didn't change

sweetly at her father, but when she looked away, her

expression changed, Slater gulped nervously. 'We should run, 'was the first thing that came into his mind upon seeing Penny's change of expression. He had

she would faint at any second. Her

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

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