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.

you don't believe me, then here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right in front of him. "You can check.

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

her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you can't see. Ha

her, making her wonder if that

necessary.

Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged her

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I

That day, I found

hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into

that girlfriend

just made

Now, he's dead.

sighed, his face suddenly looking gloomy. Surely, when one is getting old, they tend to be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would

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

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 thought he

He was... He

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

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

she should feel a little

he spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were, then I would've known

this certificate to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So, check with the

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

seat.

too

certain I am not

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

and snorted. "Did he think I would defile his boss