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

Chapter 1305: My husband knows me best.

When the officers left, Penny and Nina stayed in the house. Penny had come all the way here on her motorbike, but considering what Nina had just gone through, she couldn't have her back-ride to Skyline Plaza. So, Penny made a quick phone call to arrange for a pickup.

While they waited, the two of them remained in the courtyard.

"I don't want to go inside," Nina said, clutching the hem of Penny's clothes. "I'm scared, Penny."

"I know." Penny nodded, taking Nina's hand. "I know."

Nina pursed her lips and lowered her head. Her shoulders still trembled as she closed her eyes, trying to steady her breathing. Just moments ago, everything had been normal — she had walked around her home, taken a shower, and gone about her evening. But then she opened that gift.

If she had known what was inside, she would have thrown it away without looking.

"My husband says he's on his way to pick us up," Penny muttered. "But I'm sure there are some things you need to bring, right?"

Nina pressed her lips tighter, looking at Penny's reassuring expression.

"I'll get them for you," Penny offered. "You don't have to come inside. Just tell me where to find them."

"But... I don't want to be alone."

Penny let out a slow breath before shrugging. "Then, let's wait for him first."

"Thank you," Nina whispered.

Penny scooted closer, wrapping an arm around Nina's shoulder and pulling her into a comforting embrace. Finally feeling safe, Nina rested her head on Penny's shoulder, and this time, the tears came.

Earlier, the fear had been too overwhelming for her to cry. Now, knowing she was safe, the emotions spilled over.

do such a thing? Penny...

chin on top of her sister's head. As she held Nina close, Penny exhaled deeply, blaming herself. The only reason she had rushed

her presence. They had been stationed where Nina was, only instructed to step in if necessary. Penny

wondered, her thoughts churning. 'Who dared

woman who claimed to be Nina's biological mother? If so, why? That woman supposedly wanted to be in Nina's life.

Unless... it wasn't her?

while

take long for Zoren and his five escort cars to flood the narrow

they arrived, he jumped out and

as he scanned her face, but then she motioned toward Nina. "But

forcing a small smile. "I'm sorry to bother

head. "My wife's family affairs are never a bother," he said, noting how pale Nina looked. "You should get inside the car. You too, Penny. Let's

to grab some of Nina's things," Penny said with a

them

shook her head, but before she could take a step, Zoren

"Renren."

to Mark. "Stay with Nina. Penny and I will just grab

fine. I don't need anything urgent. My phone is here, and I can just buy whatever else I need

deadline?" Penny asked, making Nina choke. "Nina, it's fine. I'll grab your papers and laptop, then we can

eyes, but she didn't argue further. She simply watched as Penny and Zoren

get her stuff?" Zoren asked as

could've asked Mark or

back at him and shrugged.

you wanted

"My husband knows