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

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.

then here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right in front of him. "You

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

her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you

making her wonder if that laugh at

necessary.

me. I wasn't laughing at you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly

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

a coincidence that I was there. Dean was hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line,

girlfriend was her,

just made a mistake,' he

Now, he's dead.

looking gloomy. 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

family. He was not only a boss but also seemed

look weird 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 but look up and recall the image she had of this guy. She thought he was worse

He was...

eyes back on him again, only to see him staring at her with the same plain look he had

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

this point, Penny didn't know if she should feel

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

I

card on the table and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said as he got up from his But I'm certain

seat.

thought so too until I

certain I am not

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

he think