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

Chapter 1311: Just not tonight

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When they got home, Penny chose the closest room to the master bedroom for Nina. After what had happened tonight, she knew Nina might need some company.

"Penny, thank you," Nina said as soon as she placed her stuff down on the bed, facing Penny. "Really, thank you. And I'm sorry for crashing at your place so unexpectedly."

"You have no idea how many unoccupied rooms this place has," Penny replied, leaning against the stand with her arm propped on the surface. "Are you sure you'll be fine here tonight? Or should I stay with you?"

Nina shook her head. "I don't think your husband would love that."

And she was right-Zoren, who was leaning outside the room, nodded in agreement.

"Alright, then." Penny smacked her lips. "By the way, you should let Finn know you'll be staying here tonight."

"About that..." Nina slowly walked up to Penny, her eyes gleaming with innocence.

Seeing this, Penny narrowed her eyes suspiciously. "You don't want to tell Finn what happened tonight?"

"Finn is just going to worry," Nina sighed. "And he's been doing better lately. I don't want to burden him, especially with our family dinner tomorrow."

Nina knew that telling Finn about the disturbing gift was the right thing to do. However, there were already too many things weighing on his mind. She didn't want to add to Finn's worries when he already had enough to think about.

should know," Penny advised. "He's a grown man. You don't need to protect him from everything.

him," Nina said, pursing her lips. "But maybe...

After a moment, her stoic demeanor

say when you're giving me that puppy look?" she huffed, while Nina smiled

few things Nina might need for the night-or however long she stayed. There were no live-in helpers in Zoren's house,

time,

Penny, who was now seated on the floor. Penny never sat

by the way, how did you know something happened at my place?" Nina asked, watching Penny slowly look up at her. "I don't think I called

thought to call Finn when the officers arrived— she'd been too busy trying to collect herself.

her head slightly, her mouth falling open as she searched for an excuse. "Well, I wasn't actually going to your place because I knew

head, recalling how Penny had looked earlier. "Are you sure?" she asked. "You seemed pretty

police at your home! I thought something had happened!" Penny laughed nervously, waving a hand. "Ehh! Nina, what? You don't believe me? Do

a flat expression. "Nina, why would I do that? How would I even know

expression. Whenever Penny wore that look, it was impossible to tell what she was thinking. But Nina had learned that Penny only did this when she

like she hadn't that night on the island or the other times she had turned a blind eye to things she

smile. "But whether it was a

nodded. "You're welcome," she said before pushing herself off the floor. "Anyway, I'll go now. Let me know if you need anything, alright?"

Penny stopped in front of Nina, resting her hands on her shoulders.

is going to touch

whispered. "I really appreciate you

a gentle squeeze. "Good

"Good night, Penny."