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

Chapter 1118

Chapter 1118: It's not that I don't want to, but I can't.

The second time Penny announced their presence, Finn and Zoren turned in their direction. The intimidating looks on their faces quickly faded, replaced by smiles. However, that wasn't enough to stop Penny from asking.

All they said was that they were talking about some serious business.

Penny wouldn't buy that. She knew her husband well, and she knew he wouldn't carry that kind of look on his face if it was just about the Pierson Corporation. That was Zoren's playground, after all. Even so, she let it pass since it was morning and Nina was there.

She didn't want to ruin the trip.

Still, it lingered in her mind.

After breakfast, Zoren excused himself to take Renny and Chunchun for a quick walk. Meanwhile, Penny stayed behind with Finn and Nina since they were still their guests. However, when Lily, Ginnie, and Max arrived minutes later, Penny excused herself.

Standing outside in the huge backyard of the castle, Penny looked around. Zoren was out of sight.

"I wonder where he took Blacky," she murmured, sighing faintly as she recalled the look on her husband's face earlier. "Why would he wear that kind of look?"

Others might not notice because Zoren was great at concealing his emotions with a poker face. But as his wife, she knew him.

voice came from behind her. When she looked back, he was approaching as he said, "You might be wondering why

she asked without beating around the bush, facing

told him something about the

"You told him something about the past?" she repeated. "Does that mean whatever

"I'm sorry."

her than she had asked. "If you want trust, you learn how to give it

remained calm as a lake. He knew she wouldn't be

word that came out of his mouth might backfire. Still, he didn't back down despite

determined look

mother might be

"What?"

for worse because we interfered. You and I both know that even the tiniest decision whether it's stopping someone from

a domino effect. It changes a person

reminder. "But you and I are not connected to Zoren Pierson or the Pierson family in a way that would alter his story. Not even Jonathan. That's why

he's not hiding anything," he continued. "That means it could be that woman. If not her, then someone

kept her eyes slightly downcast, unblinking. Now that Finn had explained his discussion with Zoren earlier,

since we're sure it's not Renren, it's either that woman or someone close to him?" she whispered, lifting her eyes to meet his. "You're saying someone around him is like

looked into his private life more. But his life

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