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

Chapter 1344: Is she sick?

"Haines?" Grace carefully opened the bedroom door, only to find it vacant. As she stepped inside, widening the door, the faint sound of the shower caressed her

ears.

Turning her head toward the bathroom, she bit her lip to stop herself from smiling like a fool.

"Ahem," she cleared her throat and marched to the bathroom door, knocking softly. "Haines?"

She raised her brows, listening for any sign of movement as the water stopped. "I have an arraignment to attend in an hour, so I might not be able to wait for you. I'm leaving."

Grace didn't hear a response, but she was certain he was listening.

"My door passcode is 123456, by the way," she teased. "In case you want to come over later."

Under the weak trickling water, Haines almost rolled his eyes. Meanwhile, Grace chuckled before glancing at the door.

"This is strange," she whispered as she turned away, her smile stretching as she shook her head. "I never thought having a man in the house wouldn't be so bad."

With that, Grace didn't linger. She grabbed her things from the living area and left. As much as she wanted to stay and tease him a little longer, she had obligations. Even with a heavy heart, she reassured herself that there would be plenty of chances in the future.

Besides, tonight was her birthday—again.

***

Haines, on the other hand, didn't waste time and finished his shower quickly. Initially, he had some trouble with the shampoo and body wash-they weren't the kind he usually used. But with a sigh, he resigned himself to using them. Not because they were disgusting, but because he knew they were his.

He had to swallow his pride to get through it.

The only good thing Penny had sent him was a disposable toothbrush. At least he didn't have to stop by a convenience store to buy one. There was no way in hell he would use Grace's toothbrush. That would be disgusting.

After showering and dressing, he reached into the paper bag Penny had sent, only to freeze.

At the bottom was a red, see-through lace thong.

Picking it up between his thumb and index finger, his face twitched.

shaking his head. "She

Grace to be this playful he had assumed she was the mature one. But it seemed

gaze drifted toward

And knowing her, she would probably check if he had thrown it

pressed the pedal with his foot. The lid popped open, and just as he was about to drop the thong, something caught his

Pills.

bin were several pill bottles. Enough to

there was nothing

picked one

look like vitamins," he murmured, brows

grabbed the rest, turning them over in his hands.

"Is she... sick?"

***

[Skyline Plaza: Zoren's]

pursed her lips, puffing her cheeks as she gazed around the dining table. The silence was suffocating, making her even more tense as she massaged

woken up this

She hadn't thought

much of it at

But when

had briefly offered her a small

me... they all remember?' Penny

Taking a small sip, she subtly scanned the faces

the ones she couldn't simply send away last night: Nina, Finn,

"Penny."

seat when Yugi suddenly broke the silence. Her eyes darted to

not mine!" she blurted

dismay, Yugi furrowed

realizing that everyone was

what are you talking about?" Yugi asked. "What do you mean by Atlas's idea? I'm just going

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pursed her lips, her gaze darting across the table. They all seemed genuinely confused. Even

remember... then why are they all so

it was my idea to bring everyone here after having too much to drink," Atlas said,