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.

marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right in front of him. "You

he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she noticed

in disbelief. "Oh... right, you can't see. Ha ha ha

making her wonder if that laugh

necessary.

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

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certain I am not

hospital. That day, I found out about our

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 his girlfriend visited

that girlfriend was

I just made a mistake,' he

Now, he's dead.

Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean to take his role. Meanwhile, Penny's

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 him: A

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

this guy? He

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

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

Penny didn't know if she should feel a little disappointed

that we're married, but I can assure you we're not," he spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were, then I would've known what

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

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

seat.

thought so too until I

certain I am not

rushed to his boss. The latter checked

gap in the door and snorted. "Did he