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

Chapter 1304: Just shaken

Never in Nina's life had she ever received such a twisted gift, and she knew this was not from Finn. But...

"How... did it get in here?"

For a second, her heart stopped as she moved her eyes to the door. Without thinking, Nina jumped from her spot and locked it. Her entire body shook with shock and adrenaline as she rushed to the bedside table where her phone was. Despite her trembling thumb, she managed to dial the police hotline.

"This is "

"I need help!" Nina yelled before the call operator could finish. "Please. I think someone got into my house."

Her eyes scanned the room as she gulped. Out of instinct, she checked the windows. They were locked. As she explained the emergency to the operator, she also checked her wardrobe, just to make sure she was alone. Thankfully, no one was inside.

"Yes," she breathed out, knees buckling as her strength wavered. "Yes, please. I'm scared."

"Our officers are already on their way. Please stay on the line. Are you still alone in the room?" the operator asked.

"Yes!" Nina panted. "But I'm not sure if there's anyone outside."

"Our officers are close. Can you come downstairs?"

Nina pursed her lips, gripping her phone tighter. She had just told the operator

she was scared, yet they were still asking her to leave the room.

What if the person who left that gift was still inside the house?

A whirlwind of thoughts swirled in her mind, and before she knew it, she was tearing up.

***

The police arrived at Nina's place quickly. Upon hearing their voices, she mustered the courage to leave her room. She ran-sprinting down the stairs so fast she nearly tripped. Relief flooded her chest when she reached the entrance and bolted outside, straight to the officers.

While some officers checked the house, Nina remained in the small courtyard with a female officer, a blanket draped over her shoulders. She gazed at the entrance, holding her breath, waiting for any sign of trouble inside.

"It's clear," an officer finally said as he stepped out. He sighed, looking at Nina with sympathy. "Miss, do you live alone?"

"Yes—I mean, no." Still shaken, Nina shook her head. "My fiancé lives with me."

"And where is he now?"

picking up his parents," she replied, doing her best to

family

everything settled. "I chose to live here because it's close to my workplace...

officer emerged from the house. After a quick conversation, they both turned back

you lost any keys to

she answered,

else has

fiancé... and maybe the

their team to question neighbors

disturbing gift, there were no signs of forced entry. However, we did find that your back door wasn't

listened, but his voice felt distant. She could barely process his

"Nina!"

She turned to see Penny at the small gate, stopped by another

do you know

Nina exhaled, feeling a wave of relief. "She's my

signaled for Penny to be let through.

side, scanning her

face. Penny looked like she had run

Nina murmured, squeezing Penny's hand as

trembling grip. She wasn't fine. But instead of pressing, Penny kept her composure and turned to the

summarized. "There was no sign of forced entry but the back door was unlocked. We'll investigate further, but in the meantime, it's best if she doesn't stay alone

calling card to the officer. "If you find anything, please contact me. And thank you for

job," the officer assured her,

be done, they helped dispose of the horrifying gift before leaving. No witnesses had seen anyone enter the home, leaving

***

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officer muttered

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did this must

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weren't any security

around."

shrugged. "Well, considering how cheap the

this area, it's not surprising there's little