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

Chapter 1576: I'll be with you every step of the way.

Meanwhile, somewhere in Anteca...

Nina and Finn sat in a private dining room at the restaurant. Earlier that day, they had visited a temple to ask for the most auspicious wedding date based on their star alignments. Nina wanted a mix of tradition and modern flair for the ceremony so that's exactly what they were planning.

Afterward, they checked out a few venues they had been eyeing.

Who would've thought wedding planning could be this exhausting? Even so, their bodies may have been tired, but their hearts were full.

"That's all," Finn said to the server with a smile as he finalized their order.

The server nodded politely. "Please let me know if you need anything else." "Thank you," both Nina and Finn replied, watching as the server left the room. Once the door slid shut, Nina turned to Finn with a thoughtful look. "Finn, I've been thinking about the venues... Do you think we should keep looking?"

"Didn't you like the ones we saw?"

"I did. They were great, actually. But something tells me we haven't found the one yet."

Finn smiled in understanding. "We've still got time before the wedding. Why don't we let everyone know what date we're aiming for? Maybe someone will have suggestions."

"That's not a bad idea," Nina agreed with a grin. "I should message Mom and Aunt Jessa-they asked for updates."

"Mhm." Finn watched as Nina dug through her bag and pulled out her phone to send the messages.

Since losing her job, Nina had plenty of time to explore what she liked. And with Finn also on a long break-occasionally taking calls, visiting his company, or bringing home small tasks-he often drove her around when she needed.

Lately, Nina had been spending a lot of time with Allison, Aunt Jessa, and Finn.

was still logging hours at Mama's, Jessa's and Allison's restaurant. According to her, it was part of some "welcoming rite," though Finn knew Jessa was

was on Finn's

thinking about the phone call he received from Penny earlier that morning, right while they were

Nina smile as she tapped away at her screen, Finn took

looking at

"Penny called this morning."

attention. She looked up slowly.

didn't say

lips into a line and nodded slowly. That piqued her curiosity- Penny wasn't the type to hold back unless

Nina asked cautiously. "Or

sounded fine... but I told her I wanted you

business-related, I don't mind listening if

across the table and taking her hand. His gaze was gentle, steady. "Specifically... about the woman who gave birth to

words left his mouth, Nina froze. Her breath caught, her eyes slowly

Penny I don't want to

the dark anymore,"

his voice

vel

of me thinks it's easier not to

doesn't feel right to

the loop. Not out of malice, but convenience. She hated explanations, especially messy ones. As long as her

Finn was different.

himself, he might've done the same. But

he knew she deserved the truth,

Nina studied his face, lips pressed together. "What