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

Chapter 992: Would you tell me your reason if I gave you mine?

Meanwhile...

Haines glanced at the chairs where his nephew had been seated, watching as they were splashed with water. Hugo managed to dodge it, but now he had to deal with the other customer, who had been splashed before he got out of the way.

"Hey, man. It's not my fault-it was her! She should've splashed the water differently, but I guess she's not used to it. My point is, why are you angry at me? I'm not the one who splashed a glass of water at someone!"

Haines shook his head mildly, seeing Hugo trying to reason with the other customer. He exhaled deeply and refocused on his own date. His eyes fell on a woman in her mid-fifties or perhaps, more. She was stunning and elegant.

Well, all of his dates were beautiful in their own way. He just wasn't interested in any of them, though he was sure they all deserved someone just as wonderful as they were.

"When the Old Madam told me she was trying to find you a match, I didn't expect she'd ask me to come along," the woman said, raising Haines's eyebrows. "It seemed like you weren't paying attention earlier. My name's Mildred."

Haines flashed her a meek smile. "I was paying attention, Madam Mildred Pierson."

"I see." Mildred nodded in understanding. "Well, that's surprising. I thought you weren't paying attention, but it seems a wise man like you might not look like he's paying attention, but he's actually listening."

"One of the things I've learned in life is to be highly aware of your surroundings."

"That's true." Mildred laughed meekly, a very different tone than what Penny had remembered. "I have a question for you, Mr. Haines Bennet. I hope you don't mind."

"I always mind when people tell me they have questions without asking them directly."

"But I'll ask anyway, since you wouldn't be so heartless to your niece's... cousin- in-law?"

Haines chuckled, the first time engaging in conversation. "That's right," he admitted. "I'm surprised you know I'd force myself to talk just for Penny."

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about her, the more amazed I am," Mildred said. "For her to be like that, I was sure the environment around

take that as a compliment," Haines shrugged. "So, what is it that you want

already gotten

"Hmm?"

only talking to me because I'm from the Pierson family?' but you've already answered

"Ah..."

I'm going to think of another question, it would be...

"It was... okay."

"Horrible?"

no one piqued my interest." "No one piqued your interest, or is it

laughed, leaning over to pick up her tea. "As I mentioned earlier, the Old Madame asked me to help find you suitable partners. She wouldn't have

"Oh."

I'm not an expert, but I know

humble

"I'm not."

truthful, it might be what you think it is. But I'm not lying when Dsay no one piqued my interest. Now that we're at it

me to...

how come a witty person

your reason if

didn't answer immediately. Instead, he

ask if you're

"Sure."

hearing Haines's reply. After a beat, she smiled

about a walk?" she suggested, glancing at the cane resting on the chair within Haines's reach. "You can take a walk, can't