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

Chapter 269

269 I'm certain I am not married

"We're married."

Silence quickly reigned in the room as Penny's words echoed. They stared at each other blankly before Zoren tilted his head to the side. "No, we're not," he replied flatly.

Penny let out a short laugh, scratching her temple. "Yes, we are."

"No." He shook his head. "I'd know if I were married. as

It was the same thing she had said!

"Mr. Pierson, I know it's hard to believe this, but please, keep an open mind."

Zoren nodded. "I'm listening, and I'm keeping an open mind. It's just that this is not what I expected to hear. I'm not married, Miss Penelope."

"Mr. Pierson, I'm not lying" Penny placed her hand on her chest and forced a smile. "We're married. I have our marriage license."

"Okay."

"Huh?"

Zoren shrugged. "Fine."

"You believe me?"

"No."

"Then what's that 'fine' all about?"

Zoren didn't respond, and even though he couldn't see properly, he slid his eyes to the side. "Nothing."

"That nothing is definitely something! Her heart thudded, nervous about what was going on in. this guy's mind right now.

me, then here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing

for him to pick it up and check, but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she noticed a

mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh...

wonder if that laugh at the end

necessary.

me. I wasn't laughing at you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged her temple in distress. "Anyway, that's actually

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I am not

day, I found out about our marriage, and coincidentally, you were

hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had

that girlfriend

I just made a mistake,'

Now, he's dead.

Surely, when one is getting old, they tend to be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean

was the head of the family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a

at first glance, but the more I talked to him, the weirder he seemed,' she thought in dismay, finding this trait an odd combination or a misplaced one for someone in his position. This is not what I expected." Penny couldn't help

guy? He

set her eyes back on him again, only to see him staring

'He's a little... goofy?"

Penny didn't know if she

but I can assure you we're not," he spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were, then I

I show this certificate to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So, check with the Civil Bureau.

"I'll do that, he said as he

seat.

too until I

I am

Zoren stepped out of the private dining room, Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from

the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think I would defile his boss or what? Then

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