Chapter 595: Nina's husband

Hours later...

"Hey," Hugo called while Zoren was busily writing at the desk. "Hey."

Zoren paused and slowly snapped his eyes to the couch where Hugo was idling. When their eyes met, the corner of Hugo's mouth twitched.

"You good?" he asked, only to see Zoren sigh. "What happened last night?"

Zoren took a moment before saying, "Nothing."

"I didn't ask this morning because I didn't want to bombard you with questions, but did you ask her last night?"

"Second Brother, is it really that important to you?"

"Yes."

"Then, I'm sorry."

"Huh?"

"I'm not allowed to say it.'

Hugo opened his mouth but then closed it again. He stared at Zoren, studying his brother-in-law, before he nodded.

"Well, I guess that's better than a lie," he shrugged, sighing. "I'll probably never know about it, huh?"

'Probably' was what Zoren wanted to say in return, but he stopped himself from speaking his thoughts aloud.

Last night, Penny had told him a ridiculous story. It was so absurd that even though Zoren believed her, he couldn't help but take a step back.

According to her, she had been sentenced to death. When he asked how she ended up in that kind of place, she mentioned her meddling with a deal Atlas had. Penny didn't detail all of it but focused more on the general aspects of her life. She did so because she didn't want his interest to fade so soon.

talked about being crazy and a lot of other

lot to process, but he listened to it all

he would've stayed home and talked about it.

he told himself, deep in thought. 'That thing... in

pen on the paper, not noticing the countless dots he was making. A glint flickered

***

Last night...

trailed off, snapping his gaze to his wife, who was idling beside him on the balcony. "... do you know the guys who were following

following me because they want me

"Mhm."

"How did you know?"

sweet cake, lovely dear, hasn't my sober self told you about

don't remember anything

one told me

you know. Second Brother

see." Penny rocked her head and shrugged, mumbling, "I guess

tell me about it, since he'd be too traumatized to

it."

called solemnly, watching her turn to him with raised brows. "Who

smacked her lips. "I don't

"How come?"

I know is that they're after me because the same people had been after me in prison. I

inhaling the fresh air with a smile. "Do you know

"Hmm?"

to an interested client if I was reborn, then there's no way to know who was behind my demise through him. After all,

beginning, but from the time before I met Nathaniel. If so,

to the side.

"Huh?"

Pierson family. I didn't think much about your surname, but now that I am using my brain, I think I now share her damn surname. Did

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