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.

the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing

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

in disbelief.

up at her, making her wonder if that laugh at the

necessary.

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

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I am

found out about our marriage,

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

that girlfriend

made a mistake,' he

Now, he's dead.

Zoren was in for an earful

a boss but also seemed to be a

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

guy? He

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

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

if she should

you claim that we're married, but I can assure you we're not," he spoke

say I forged it. So, check with the Civil Bureau. My line is always open

up. "I'll do that, he said as he got up from his

seat.

thought so too until

I'm certain I am not

Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head to toe, making sure he was

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

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