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

Chapter 994: Might not be lovers, but friends

If there was one strange thing Haines would consider today, it would be sharing something very personal with Mildred. The story he shared with her was something even Charles didn't know. Haines had never mentioned the woman because he didn't want Charles to blame himself.

When Charles returned from the military, he was mentally vulnerable. Even when Charles got better and started acting like his usual self, taking charge of the company, Haines knew that Charles was simply trying his best to hold on to his sanity. It was when Allison came into Charles's life that the latter's life got better.

Even so, Haines didn't have the chance to tell Charles about that part of his life. He deemed it unnecessary. Hence, he asked for Charles to be transferred to their international branch, which Charles had already considered initially.

Yet Haines told Mildred about it for a reason he couldn't explain. But after hearing Mildred's answer, he finally realized the reason.

In a way, Mildred mirrored him, just as he mirrored her.

"If you haven't heard of it, the Pierson Family is quite traditional," said Mildred. "We have a hierarchy, with the chairwoman, the patriarch of the family, at the top. Those who have a seat at their table come second. My mother has a seat - a very important one."

Mildred paused and sighed. "She's fierce and honest. The chairwoman favored her, and my mother assisted the chairwoman with everything. The two of them were both admirable."

"And that's the very reason you haven't said a word?"

"Damn right." Mildred laughed, pleased by Haines's quick thinking. "It's not that they had said it themselves, but I just knew... it would disappoint them. My mother, especially. She might've passed, but even after death, I still don't want to disappoint her."

"So, I focus my energy on helping those new to the family. As I said, the Pierson Family is different. You might say the Bennet Family is the same, but... it is not." She shook her head. "The Bennet Family wouldn't try to kill each other, but the Piersons... it's always a life-and-death situation."

Upon realizing what she was telling Haines, Mildred bit her tongue and felt a sense of dread creeping into his heart.

"It's alright," Haines laughed. "I am aware."

you?" she asked in

concerns her life, I would have to know. Besides, although I've retired, I still have access to

kind of family our

would be glad to hear

a wrap?" Mildred flashed him a grin.

there was nothing I would enjoy about this arrangement, I'm glad Old Mrs.

Although they were both aware that this date turned out better than they expected, they

date might not have turned out as Old Mrs. Pierson or others expected, but the two of them

suggested, only to

back there now and proceed to your next date, or wait until Charles sends your next date a message that the arrangement is no longer necessary.

smile turned cunning. "You're free

better stay here," he

their laughter subsided. They watched the

but... you should move on," she uttered after a prolonged silence. "Your first love might be dead

a long time, but it's already time to let go and give yourself the chance. We've only known each other for a short time, but even if we'd known each other for a long time,

like a good man," she

should also

tilting his head a little. "You said it yourself. Old Mrs. Pierson and your late mother haven't said it, and your worries that you'd disappoint them were all concocted in your head. Why don't you

think it is

just as it is not easy for me to move on. If it were, then I wouldn't be doing these dates at my age," he smiled, thinking about how he had already tried to move on in the past. However, the cut his first love made in his heart was far too

dates seriously and hope that someone will make this heart beat just as it's supposed to. While you... you should do your best to

society."

while Haines grinned