Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 269

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.

said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right

Zoren just stared at her before she noticed a shadow of

parted in disbelief.

wonder if that laugh at the end of her sentence

necessary.

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

you in the hospital. That day, I found out

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 told

that girlfriend

I just made a

Now, he's dead.

old, they tend to be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow

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

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 was...

again, only to see him staring at her

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

didn't know if she should feel a little

Penelope, I do not understand 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

assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So,

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

seat.

too

certain I am not

boss. The latter checked him from head to toe, making sure he was

"Did he think I would

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