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

Chapter 1330: Then, why are we here tonight?

The nervousness Nina and Finn felt before the family meeting didn't stem from the things Finn had done but rather from what he hadn't done for her in the early stages of their relationship.

Nina and Finn had been together for a while. If they had been just lovers, it would have been understandable for Nina to set boundaries on how much Finn could be involved in her life.

But they had gotten engaged after just a year of dating.

Yet, despite Finn proposing and Nina saying yes, there were so many steps he had skipped. The first was asking her elders for permission or at the very least, their blessing. The second was that even after their engagement, Finn had never properly introduced himself to the family. Even when he picked Nina up after a family dinner or gathering, he wouldn't come inside to pay his respects.

And lastly, Nina and Finn had already broken up.

Not that reconciliation was impossible, but Finn had broken Nina's heart once.

How could he prove he wouldn't do it again?

"Why didn't you meet us before?"

When that question flew out of Lester's mouth, Jessa arched a brow and glanced at Penny.

"Little beggar, finish that up. Let's go."

"What?" Penny blinked. "But Auntie, there's still—"

"Come on." Jessa's voice sharpened with irritation, making Penny frown.

"Fine..." Penny sighed. She wanted to stay and listen to this discussion. Why did they have to go to the kitchen? She wanted to hear!

job here was done, after all. The men had finally started

glanced at them briefly before turning his attention back to where Lester

a smile, sensing the intensity of everyone's stares. It made him chuckle inwardly, remembering Penny's

I might know her brothers, but this family

were acting like strangers—as if they hadn't just spent five days with him. Especially Atlas and Slater. Those two were watching

meeting you because I looked

Atlas muttered under his breath, already filing

"Not necessary? So does that mean

Haines simply

Nina." Slater leaned in, his eyes glinting. "I would understand if she didn't introduce you as her lover right away—she protects this family by keeping outsiders at a distance. Because once

else had either avoided saying or hadn't dared

still thought it was unnecessary to

I agree with Slater." Hugo nodded, scratching

f.n

I doubt she wouldn't want her future husband to bond with her family. I'm sure she'd

us to build rapport."

just to us, but especially to her," Atlas

if calculating a hundred

you have a

nodded at Finn. His tone wasn't angry or approving—just serious. "Business is business, but this is family. Because of Nina and Penny's situation, both the Cortez and Bennet families made an effort to stay

Yugi's remark, silence fell over the

gaze before a shallow smile tugged at his lips. He lowered his eyes, as if gathering his

But in the end...

he whispered, lifting his gaze until it landed on

many of them furrow their brows-except