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.

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

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

furrowed her brows before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you can't

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 massaged her temple in distress. "Anyway, that's actually the reason

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certain I

That day, I found out about our marriage, and

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

girlfriend was her,

just made a mistake,'

Now, he's dead.

was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all

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

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

He was...

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

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

didn't know if she should feel a

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

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

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

seat.

so too

certain I am not

room, Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head

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