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

308 Goodnight's rest

"It's her husband, and she's at home. If you need anything from my wife, call her tomorrow. She's already asleep... in my bed.

The side of Zoren's mouth hooked up into a triumphant smirk. He was aware that answering another person's call was rude. There were exceptions, though, especially if there was an emergency. However, instead of an emergency, he was faced with a man who seemed displeased by Zoren's existence the moment the latter spoke. [My granddaughter-in-law is beautiful, has a perfect figure unlike those I see in the tabloids. that are barely skin and bones. and is a successful woman.]

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[Not to mention, she is also a very thoughtful and considerate girl, very kind and warm, and very likable.]

[She's too perfect, Renren. You'll have too much competition. Let's make sure she stays with our family.]

All of Old Mrs. Pierson's descriptions about Penny resurfaced in his head, thinking this man was probably one of them.

'He wouldn't be the first,' he thought. Even Dean claimed to be her boyfriend."

If Zoren could repel one or two troublemakers, he hoped that would lessen her burdens. After all, it seemed that's what his grandmother was saying. If Dean hadn't claimed Penny to be his, he would've second thoughts, but even Dean Pierson claimed Penny as his girlfriend.

"They're not together, Zoren smiled in satisfaction, arching his brow when the silence in the line. broke.

"Husband?" Atlas scoffed dangerously. "Whoever you are answering her phone, give it to her.

"Like I said, she's asleep.

"Did you spike her drink!?" Slater gasped, causing lines to appear between Zoren's brows.

"There's another one?ed Zoren, frowning.

a deep exhale.

"I said sleeping."

"Where?"

""In our matrimonial home.

heard some crackling from the other end of the line. While he was wondering what that sound was, Hugo was stretching his neck from one side to

don't you come out and see us for some exercise?" Hugo forced a smile through his gritted teeth. "Don't

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when we do, you'll understand the consequences of crossing the

thanks to her." he

I already had that was referring to carrying her, but

as if

half.

this the game you're playing?

do. Otherwise, please do not disturb someone at midnight for nothing. People have priorities, work, and life, and people get tired and need rest. Don't expect people to always cater to you at any time of the day. He paused and leaned forward against the desk. "If she even has an ounce of importance in your life,

asserting his stand, Zoren ended the call and placed the phone down. no

he whispered as he leaned back once more. "But if people call her in the

and more considerate than he thought, was what

middle of the night weren't just any nuisance. They were no one but her

slight smile on his face. He pursed his lips, recalling what Zoren said before they left

accept losing my sight. I want to see her...

appeared on Benjamin's face as he readjusted his position in the front passenger row. His heart was

he thought, his eyes softening. 'Even without his knowledge, she's still his Thursday Girl. I should properly apologize to her this

want to go blind. If anything, what Zoren had kept saying was too depressing to think about. Today was the first time Benjamin heard his boss

sigh of relief. I should

in a....kil- sau inuenaund ta