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.

swiftly pulling it out and placing it right in front of him.

waited for him to pick it up and check, but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she

brows before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you

making her wonder if that laugh at the

necessary.

silly me. 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

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certain I am not

I found out

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

that girlfriend

I just made a mistake,'

Now, he's dead.

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 allow Dean to take his role. Meanwhile, Penny's face kept twisting as

not only a boss but also seemed to be a good leader. However, there was only one distinct. impression she

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

He was... 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

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 my wife

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."

that, he

seat.

thought so too until

certain I am not

his boss. The latter checked him from head to

saw this through the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think I would defile his boss or what? Then the