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

Chapter 647: Pillars of support

"Nina! Nina!"

Nina flinched at the third call, snapping out of her trance. Her eyes shook a bit as she searched for the person who called her, only to see one of her colleagues by the entrance.

"Someone's looking for you," said the colleague, tipping his head to the side.

Nina slowly shifted her gaze to the person beside him, only to see Penny smiling and waving at her. A shallow breath slipped past Nina's lips the moment she saw Penny.

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"Mom and Aunt Jessa were worried," Penny explained, treading carefully beside Nina on their way to the café.

Nina smiled subtly as she gazed down. "I'm sorry that you had to come here to check on me."

"Why are you apologizing?" Penny arched a brow. "The second I heard that you broke off your engagement, I would've come here whether Mom or Aunt Jessa asked me."

"Hehe."

"So?" Penny tilted her head slightly. "Do you want to go somewhere?"

"Hmm?"

"It might not heal your broken heart, but I'm sure a break will help."

"Hehe. Thanks, but I'm fine."

"Are you sure?"

Nina smacked her lips and nodded, forcing a smile as she faced Penny. "Yes, Penny. It's alright." She then looked ahead, raising her chin as the corners of her lips hooked up a bit.

a meek voice. "Although I ended up getting distracted in the middle of work, at least I have some tasks to return to once I snap out of

nodded in understanding, knowing she wasn't in a position

her work and going through her day as usual. Was it healthy? Penny wasn't sure. However, if this was what Nina thought would work for her,

I can always come with you." Penny winked at her. "Mom and Aunt Jessa would also love to go on a

out a weak chuckle. "I'll keep

from her. "If this doesn't work, then call me. I'll come to you as

but smile subtly. She jumped a step, hooking her arm around Penny, making the latter look

the reason I'm accepting this breakup better

but why would I be the reason

chuckling. "I don't know, but I feel better now that I talked

"Getting better now, thankfully."

"Are you sure?"

let me out of the house

"How about Dad?"

on a fishing trip

"Including your husband?"

and nodded.

wish Mr. Pierson good luck, then." Nina had a conflicted smile while Penny sighed a little. "Well, I think

looked ahead and huffed softly. "Even if Dad doesn't like him, I'm sure his heart

side profile for a moment, smiling subtly at the look in Penny's eyes. She had already seen how Penny

had

so Ning an idea of the couple's dynamics. However, she still couldn't believe just how beautiful the glow in Penny's eyes was at

just that, but

was going to burn everything in the vicinity after seeing Penny in trouble,' Nina thought to herself,

a blur to Nina. But now that she thought about it, she remembered someone stopping her from helping Penny. "Nina?" Penny's call snapped Nina out of her thoughts, making her look up at Penny in surprise. "You're zoning out

"Ah... ha ha... sorry."

because of her heartbreak. "We're already here," she said, tipping her head toward the entrance of the café. "Come

before she took a step, she couldn't help but wonder. "Penny, that night in the Crimson