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."

pounded his fist against his shoulder. "What I'm saying is, what

Isn't it obvious?" she replied recklessly. "Ignorance is

was about to say died in her throat when she saw the deadly look on Atlas's face. Penny sighed helplessly, pinching the

"I'll tell them, okay?"

is that?" he asked. "Penny, if it weren't for Zoren, I wouldn't even know

it weren't for her, Zoren wouldn't

to keep it a secret. If Zoren hadn't turned out to be someone I liked, I

divorce, you

to tell them I

romantically involved. They probably would've gotten divorced long ago. But now, there were

Penny and Zoren might not have ended up together.

just yet?" she asked. "I know you want me to tell them immediately, but I

shot her a look, wanting to

had plenty of

to the hospital if needed. But even with all their wealth he feared their father might not survive the

a loss for words. "What am I going to do with

sighed, feeling bad for

silence fell between them. Atlas

marriage certificate would disappear. But no matter how long or how many times he checked, the truth

She was married.

a stern look. "Met you handle it your way and 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

grudges against Zoren Pierson," he continued in the same tone. "But his family is another story. I did some digging when he sent me that golden invitation, and let me tell

this relationship, but I want you to think about it very

into all of this, whether you want to be or not. Even if Zoren shields you, it'll still be tricky if he's being attacked from all