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.

the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it

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

Why?'she furrowed her 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

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I'm certain I

day, I found out about our marriage, and coincidentally,

wasn't 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

girlfriend was her,

I just made

Now, he's dead.

faintly 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

of the family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a

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

guy? He was... He

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

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

point, Penny didn't know if she should feel a

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

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

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

seat.

so too until

I am

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

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