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

set his sharp eyes on his mother-in-law. "Mom, I respect you and Dad. However, Butler Jen is also

while the old

cast his father-in-law a look

dealt with

Old Madam Roswald growled at her son-in-law's audacity. "Now that you are in charge of the Bennet Family, do you think you can just talk to your

can you

going out of line. This time, Allison's father, Philip, joined to calm the situation. "Charles is right. This

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was the only person in here who could see the situation? Although she preferred blood over bond, an ill-mannered child

had seen now was enough for her to see the difference between Nina and Penny. One was raised by Allison and Charles,

her 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 and exercised longer patience toward his

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

Penny failed to see the depths of Nina's schemes. Hence, in the end, Penny simply looked

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 trying hard to give a good impression. But

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

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

cause any more misunderstanding if I leave now, Penny smiled sweetly at her father, but when she looked away, her smile disappeared.

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

appearance, one would think she would faint at any second. Her

front of

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