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

Chapter 1603: I hope she knows

[Back to the Bennet Mansion]

"I once imagined a future with her. Yes, I did."

Charles sat at his desk, Haines's words looping in his mind like a broken record. He had never once heard of Haines being in a relationship.

What did he mean he once imagined a life with that woman?

The question gnawed at him, pushing aside even his curiosity about the photo found in Slater's belongings. Finally, he couldn't take it anymore. He shoved himself up from his seat.

"Screw it," he muttered. "Allison might know."

Without hesitation, Charles grabbed his blazer and rushed out of the room.

As he crossed the entryway, Butler Jen had just entered the house and looked as though he was about to say something. freewebnovel.com

"Sir, have you—" Butler Jen's words trailed off as Charles stormed past him, not bothering to stop.

The butler blinked, watching him go, and tilted his head in confusion.

"I wonder what's happening," he murmured. "Even Sir Haines stormed out earlier."

The only difference was that Haines had limped slightly, relying on his cane.

Still, Butler Jen didn't dwell too much on it. He knew that even if Haines and Charles argued, they always found a way to resolve things. This family had seen both sunshine and storms.

But the bad days always passed.

Charles could only think of Allison. His wife always knew everything - that much, he never doubted. Since the start of their marriage, Allison had always been right. And she shared a good relationship with Haines.

If Haines didn't confide in Charles, he was sure he'd confide in her.

So Charles drove to the restaurant.

At Mama, Charles entered the bustling space. Unsurprisingly, the place was packed - it was nearing dinner time, after all.

"Ahem!" Charles cleared his throat to get his wife's attention.

sound. She smiled at the sight of him but didn't speak.

brushed past

and followed. "Ali

— or never mind. You'd probably just mess it up," she added, making him frown

her to the counter, watching as she handed off orders through the kitchen window, then moved straight to the cashier to punch

by, Charles lingered like he was waiting for the right

is it, Charles?" she asked without looking up. "I'm busy. If you're not going

did you know Haines

the younger woman

the past. Did he ever mention having a

this time and gave him a look. "A lover in the

say anything about her

right away, her eyes narrowing in suspicion.

just confusion? He looked genuinely

expression, Charles sighed heavily.

you first—no, he

she said dryly as she resumed her

"Allison-"

chuckled. "Why? Did you just find out Haines

"Doesn't that surprise you?"

But knowing

years, I wouldn't

if he had

he kept

— though she

word. "You

type, remember?"

back to the counter,

is a good person. Otherwise, this marriage might start

Butler Jen, she didn't linger on it. For her, it was just another episode in the usual

always made up. They'd had worse before - but nothing had ever broken

that would break Haines

mysterious past relationship, but it seemed even she had been

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