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

Chapter 523: Role as a parent

"We'll do it together. You're not alone, Penny, and you'll never be alone again."

Penny smiled as she stood in the bedroom while Zoren handled some quick affairs; his men were outside, exhausted. Who wouldn't be worn out when Renny joined the fun, making them run a few more laps at top speed?

Penny watched Zoren from the bedroom window as he spoke with his men. Meanwhile, she listened to the ringing tone in her ear, holding her phone close.

Ring... ring...

"Penny!" After the third ring, Charles's excited voice came through. Hearing his lively tone immediately lifted her spirits.

No one would have guessed that Charles had gone through such horrific experiences in his life, given how energetic he always seemed. Even Allison didn't know about that part of his past. Charles believed Allison might have had suspicions but never asked about his time in the Marines.

"Hey, Dad." Her soft voice made her father beam. "I missed you."

Charles chuckled heartily. "My princess, of course you did! I knew it! When are you coming home to visit?"

"Soon," she replied quickly. "I went to see Mom today. I heard you were on a fishing trip with Uncle Haines."

"Ahh..." His chuckles subsided. "Well, what else can I do? The older I get, the more bored I become. Good thing Haines retired. Otherwise, I would've probably gone along with whatever Slater wanted to do."

His sentiment brought a brief laugh from her. The way he mentioned going along with Slater already sounded as if he was tired already.

"Daddy, you should enjoy it. You've worked hard to provide us with a good life and helped so many people," she reminded him, emphasizing that he deserved this peaceful time. "I'll come by, and maybe I'll join you on your next fishing trip."

"Really?!" His eyes lit up.

She nodded. "Yes, Dad, I will... once I settle everything."

"Then, I'm including you in our next plans!" Charles said gleefully, making her grin as she imagined the light in his eyes. "Bring your husband with you."

"Hmm?"

going on a fishing trip, let him come along so Haines and I can scare

was just his way of saying he wanted to bond with Zoren.

"Heh."

trailed off as Charles suddenly fell silent. She couldn't help but smile. "... because

his brows, confused. "What

I talked today. He told me

rocked his head, but the surprise was apparent on his face. 'I didn't expect him to tell her about that.

decision. Even though Zoren was supposed to be good— he

for trusting him, Dad," Penny said

his study chair, holding his phone steadily. "I don't trust him completely as a husband yet he still has to prove he's the best of the best. No, the greatest

of man I'd trust," he added calmly, a soft smile on his face. "I'm a man, and as a

this, she couldn't resist teasing. "So, you kind of like

that's not what

"Hehe. You like him."

to be very disappointed,

okay, Dad. I like him too-very much," she giggled. "But not as

laughed loudly, and Penny mischievously

of them chatted for a while, catching up even though she had only been away for a few days. It wasn't as if she were too far;

phone down. He let out a shallow breath, gazing at his

turned slowly toward Haines, who was quietly enjoying his wine. Haines had been there since Penny called, staying silent

did, apparently," Charles chuckled, shaking his head. "That

shouldn't be surprised," Haines commented knowingly. "We've all seen it. Zoren Pierson... it's been

glass of whiskey, letting out a brief

shrugged. "Or maybe you two would've been great friends. He

talk

"Do I?"

his grandmother entrusted him to us. It must've been hard

they? Even during the kingdom eras, things like this happened. We faced similar schemes, even though the Bennet Family wasn't as large as the Piersons." Haines glanced at Charles, tilting his head slightly. "So? What are your plans now Charles? You said

my job with my children