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

it up and check, but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at

furrowed her brows before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you

making her wonder if that laugh

necessary.

I wasn't laughing at you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged her

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you in the hospital. That day, I found out about our marriage, and

uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had told him at the time. Dean said his girlfriend visited

girlfriend was her,

I just made

Now, he's dead.

tend to be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean to take his

boss but also seemed to be a good leader. However, there was only one distinct. impression she had of

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

this guy? He was... He

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

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

she should feel a little disappointed or

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

as her shoulders lowered. "You can check, Mr. Pierson. If I show this certificate to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So, check with

on the table and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said as

seat.

so too

I'm certain I am not

quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head to toe, making sure he was not

snorted. "Did he think I