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

Chapter 487

Chapter 487: Crazy, isn't it?

Just as promised, Hugo told Penny why Zoren had been there that night and that he was concerned for her safety. He shared everything he knew, while Penny listened intently. freewebnovel.com

"You told me I wasn't being suspected of anything at the base," was the first thing that slipped from her mouth, her eyes fixed on Hugo. He was still on the couch while she reclined in the hospital bed.

Hugo shrugged. "If I had told you that, I wouldn't be qualified for this mission. They only allow me to stay involved because they trust me."

"Second Brother, what would you do if I ended up becoming a shady person?" she asked, frowning when he shrugged again. "Don't tell me you'd try to cover it up?"

"You're my sister," he replied without hesitation. "I've told you before: your people are my people. That applies to you as well."

As shameful as it was, if the investigation had gone differently, Hugo had already planned to cover it up. Afterward, he would have requested a dismissal and likely tried to save Penny. Fortunately, his sister wasn't shady, sparing both of them from that scenario.

"Partners in crime," he said with a proud smirk. "Isn't that what we are?"

Penny exhaled deeply, shaking her head, but a shallow smile soon spread across her face.

"What am I going to do with you?" she murmured, making him chuckle.

"That's why it hurts that you didn't tell me this sooner."

"I didn't want to bother you."

me bothers me

sorry," she repeated. "I hope you

gave her a short but reassuring smile. "Like

doesn't mean there aren't feelings I can't

you. I'll make it up to

"Though I'm curious, Penny. Do you know

I'm not even sure

mean? You two got married, and you don't

Penny furrowed her

Hugo had already brought it up. After all, Hugo had mentioned that Zoren discovered

happening," she said. "Second Brother, are you sure you got all the

rubbed his chin,

Bennet Mansion, they didn't delve deeply into their previous topics. Hugo had only arrived when they were discussing the order from an anonymous source. He hadn't asked much at the time, as his top priority had been his sister's safety. Moreover, they had quickly

she watched him look up at her. "I'll ask Renren when things settle down.

So soon?" Hugo arched a brow. "You haven't even gone on a date

always take me out on a date on my day off, of course. It's not like you

you're that excited to

help him recover. As you know, the guy almost went blind. He might not be completely blind, but this information is critical. The Pierson family always has their eyes on him, and I have to admit,

"Have you met them?"

years

She rolled her eyes. "Dean Pierson is sharp. I want to protect Renren, but I also can't ignore my own life. I'm saying Kwon't be with him all the time, so I want him to get better so I won't have to worry as much - he can fend for

quiet, studying his

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