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?"

fishing trip, let him come along so Haines

"scare" was just his way of saying he wanted to

"Heh."

called because..." she trailed off as Charles suddenly fell silent.

Charles furrowed his brows,

smiled. "Renren and I talked today. He told me about the night he came to our

surprise was apparent on his face. 'I didn't expect him to tell her about that. At least,

thinking Zoren had made a wise decision. Even though Zoren was supposed to be

him, Dad," Penny said sincerely. "And I promise you, I'll

him completely as a husband yet he still has to prove he's the best of the best. No,

a man... he's the type of man I'd trust," he added calmly, a soft smile on his face. "I'm a man, and as a man, I see him as someone capable, regardless of his personal and health

teasing.

that's not what I'm saying,

"Hehe. You like him."

going to be very disappointed,

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

Of course!" Charles laughed

she were too far; they could

ending the call before setting his phone down. He let out a shallow breath, gazing

slowly toward Haines, who was quietly enjoying his wine. Haines

his head. "That brat... he's

only weakness, you shouldn't be surprised," Haines commented knowingly. "We've all seen it. Zoren Pierson... it's been a while since we met someone like

of whiskey, letting out a brief chuckle. "If

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

always talk highly

"Do I?"

It must've been hard for her to manage

aren't new, are 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 you retired, letting

job with my children isn't