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. "You... where is

"I said sleeping."

"Where?"

""In our matrimonial home.

line. While he was wondering what

and see us for some exercise?" Hugo forced a smile through his gritted teeth. "Don't make it complicated because

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do, you'll understand the consequences of

thanks to her." he

his head. "But I already had that was referring to

back as if

half.

"Is this the

calmly. "My wife is asleep. I would've woken her up, but she seemed too tired. Now, if this is important, then you can tell me. I'll see what I can 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

his stand, Zoren ended the call and placed the

back once more. "But if people call her in the middle of the night, then

and more considerate than he thought,

weren't just any nuisance. They were no one but her beloved brothers, who were

backseat, seeing his boss stare out the window with a slight smile on his face. He pursed his lips, recalling what

reason, I don't want to accept losing my sight. I

on Benjamin's face as he readjusted his position in the front passenger row. His heart was at ease today, unlike

softening. 'Even without his knowledge, she's still his

Benjamin never heard his boss say he didn't want to go blind. If anything,

heaving a sigh of relief. I should let

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