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.

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

for him to pick it up and check, but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just

parted in disbelief.

that laugh

necessary.

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

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certain I am not

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

wasn't a coincidence that I was there. Dean was hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had told him at the time. Dean said

that girlfriend

think I just made a

Now, he's dead.

getting old, they tend to be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information.

with Zoren, she quickly understood why he was the head of the family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a good leader. However, there was only one distinct. impression she had of

didn't 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? He was...

to see him staring at her with the same plain look he had on their

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

Penny didn't know if she should feel a

spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were, then I

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 the Civil Bureau. My line is always open for you for discussion." Penny carefully slid her calling card to

and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said as he got up from

seat.

thought so too until I saw

I'm certain I am

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

this through the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think I would defile