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

Chapter 1318: Thank you, sis.

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Meanwhile...

After hearing about last night from Zoren, Finn ordered his driver to speed to Nina's workplace.

All night, he had barely slept-not that it bothered him. He could rest later, with her. But now, knowing that Nina had needed him, regret gnawed at his chest.

Had he known, he wouldn't have gone to the airport to pick up his parents. She was more important than them. He would rather be deemed an unfilial son than a neglectful partner.

On the way, he tried calling Nina, but her phone was on silent. She was probably busy, but that didn't ease his worry. She had been through something horrific, and he hadn't been there for her.

As the car sped through the streets, they soon reached Nina's workplace. Just as they pulled up in front of the building, Finn caught sight of her walking along the sidewalk.

"Stop," he ordered under his breath, eyes fixed on her dragging steps. His heart clenched, his hands balling into fists.

The moment the car halted, he jumped out, striding toward her. Without hesitation, he reached for her arm and pulled her back, spinning her around before wrapping his arms tightly around her.

Nina jolted, stunned by the sudden embrace. Her eyes widened, her entire body stiffening. But as the familiar scent of his cologne surrounded her and his voice reached her ears, she snapped her gaze up.

"Finn?" she murmured, confused. "What are you-"

"I'm sorry," he breathed out, his chest rising and falling against hers. "I didn't know. I'm sorry."

A deep crease formed between her brows as she noticed some of her coworkers glancing in their direction.

"Finn," she whispered, nudging his hip. "We're at my workplace."

But Finn only tightened his hold, exhaling shakily.

Seeing this, Nina stopped protesting. She peered up at him.

"You... found out?" she asked softly. "Did Penny tell you?"

"No," he whispered. "Zoren Pierson... had a slip of the tongue."

"I see."

she let out a deep sigh, a bitter smile tugging at her lips. Slowly,

just the two of them, standing still amidst the

still needed his hug, after all.' She let out another breath, her fingers tightening against

sorry for not

*****

Finn's car, they sat in the backseat, their hands intertwined. Public displays of affection weren't appropriate at her workplace, so he had whisked her away

Nina sighed, giving his hand a squeeze.

over and gently pinched her chin, making her

"I know you didn't want to worry me, but I'd rather be

"I'm sorry."

"Come here."

pulled her closer, wrapping

murmured. "It must have been terrifying

lip. She wanted to say it wasn't that bad, but that would be a lie. And she had just promised to be honest with

rested her head

about it, my whole

shakes."

the image of the dead

way home

in response,

circles on her

Penny hadn't

her

using her motorbike

Nina felt

Finn found

be grateful that

muttered, pulling

cheek, he offered

would you mind if... I took you

She blinked. "Hmm?"

with me," he said. "At

eyes. But Finn had lived at her

It would