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

Chapter 455: What a situation she got herself into

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A little part of Atlas wanted to believe that his sister wouldn't marry a man on the brink of death. He wanted to believe she wasn't crazy enough to take advantage of a dying man. That's why he asked for the marriage certificate—he didn't want to believe Zoren.

But this little document in his hand, confirming Zoren's explanation, made it clear: Penny's most dangerous poison was alcohol.

"Ah..." Atlas ruffled his hair in frustration, unable to stop glaring at her again.

Penny flinched a little, frowning. "Sorry for not telling you, First Brother," she said pitifully, hoping Atlas was calm enough to hear her out. "I swear, I didn't know at first. I didn't tell you because I didn't want to worry you. You already have your hands full with the Bennet Family and the company."

She studied him, hoping her explanation would calm him down. When she noticed that Atlas only gave her a deadpan look, she cleared her throat.

"I wanted to investigate it first, okay?" she continued. "After all, neither Zoren nor I knew we were married until the day of my supposed sham wedding. That's where our story began, and things just went from there. It's not like I wanted this to happen."

'Not wish for this to happen?' Atlas scoffed inwardly. 'You caused all of this!'

He huffed, then sighed. Although shocked by the news of her marriage, he still remembered Zoren's last remarks. Even though both men already believed the drunken Penny's statements, it wouldn't hurt to confirm them. Thus, Atlas held off on telling her about her troublesome drunken side until he heard from Zoren again.

It shouldn't take long.

"What are you going to do now?" he asked after a long silence, massaging the space between his brows. He peeked at her, only to see her pursing her lips. "What?"

She puckered her lips and murmured, "I already told you that I'm investigating."

not what I meant-this woman-ahh..." Atlas pounded his fist against his shoulder. "What I'm saying is, what are you going to

Brother, what do you mean, 'what are my plans?' Isn't it obvious?" she replied recklessly. "Ignorance is bliss. They

deadly look

"I'll tell them, okay?"

asked. "Penny, if it weren't for Zoren, I wouldn't even know you're married to

weren't for her, Zoren wouldn't

I didn't mean to keep it

gotten a divorce, you still wouldn't have told us,

lips together and shrugged. "Well, I was planning to tell them I got married just to avoid getting married off

been less complicated if Penny and Zoren hadn't gotten romantically involved. They probably would've gotten

might not have ended

you want me to tell them immediately, but I

a look, wanting to

had plenty of money

needed. But even with all their wealth he feared their father might not survive the shock. Despite his tough exterior, Atlas wanted

still at a loss

sighed, feeling

a while, silence fell between them.

certificate would disappear. But no matter how long or how

She was married.

wait until you're ready to tell them. But, Penny, I have to remind you-this is no small matter. The elders in the Bennet Family might be thrilled when they hear

in the same tone. "But his family is another story. I did some digging

to talk you out of this relationship, but I want you to think about it very carefully.

Zoren shields you, it'll still be tricky if he's being attacked from all sides," he added. "I know you're capable, but this worries me more