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.

then here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right in front of him.

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

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

if that laugh

necessary.

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

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I am

found out about our

Zoren pressed his lips into a

girlfriend was

just made a mistake,' he told

Now, he's dead.

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

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 she had of this guy. She thought he was worse than Atlas when it came to showing emotions,

guy? He

to see him staring

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

she should feel a little

why you claim 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 my wife

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

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

seat.

thought so too until I saw

I'm certain I

to his boss. The latter checked him from

saw this through the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think I