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

Chapter 1637: What did I do now?

Hugo, Kiara, and Cassandra had agreed on one thing before deciding to visit the Bennet Mansion: they would never disclose the real reason they needed a safer house.

"I see..." Allison nodded in understanding, her gaze sweeping over the young ladies before settling on her second son. "But Hugo, that isn't for me or your father to decide."

She turned her attention to Atlas. After all, Hugo wasn't asking them to take the ladies in—but rather to allow them to stay at Atlas's unoccupied home.

Atlas's expression remained unmoved as he answered coldly, "No."

"First Brother..." Hugo sighed heavily, ready to launch into another round of persuasion. But before he could start, Kiara spoke up.

"It's alright," Kiara said with a calm smile, and Cassandra nodded in agreement. Kiara cast Hugo a reassuring glance, then turned back to the Bennet family. "We just tried our luck, but we appreciate you hearing us out and respecting our decision."

"Thank you," Cassandra added quietly. "I'm grateful you listened without judging me."

She had believed everyone was her enemy, that no one would believe in her except Kiara. But the longer she was out in the world, the more she realized there were still a few people who didn't immediately judge her based on the accusations thrown her way.

Besides, it was embarrassing enough to have Hugo begging on their behalf.

Atlas nodded in satisfaction. "They respect my decision, Hugo. You should learn to respect it too."

Hugo frowned, his shoulders slumping. He looked to his mother, only to receive an apologetic smile from Allison. Charles simply shook his head. Normally, he would have turned this into a full-blown lecture, but tonight, he just didn't have the energy.

"I can't either," Slater added as Hugo's gaze fell on him. "I'm a star-no, not just any star, but the biggest, brightest out there. I can't afford for the public to find out I'm sheltering someone accused of a crime."

He shot Cassandra a quick glance. "Not judging you—but I've got a reputation to protect."

"It's alright. I understand," Cassandra responded calmly, not taking his words to heart.

"I'd love to offer you our place..." Allison sighed. "But our guest house is under renovation, and there isn't enough extra space for both of you."

smiled appreciatively and shook her head. "Please,

the idea, and while we appreciate his willingness to

heavier with guilt. She glanced at Charles, then at Butler Jen,

wanted to help these girls, she

concluded, Hugo

listening to my dilemma. I'll figure something

should just book a hotel room for now and figure out

could say anything, Hugo was already rising

before

don't need to apologize, Second

I have to," Hugo shrugged before glancing at Kiara and Cassandra. "Anyway, let's go to

just as Cassandra was about to speak, Kiara

her brows at

but Kiara just smiled softly. Cassandra understood the

the time

So, she

us, and we're sorry for the trouble,"

Cassandra echoed

Allison stood. "How about-"

alright, Mom." Hugo waved her off. "You don't need to walk us

with a grateful smile. "Thank

the warm tea-the three of them left the

away, Allison let out another heavy sigh

brother's friends stay there temporarily?"

would you let

knew her beliefs differed from her children's. Though she was their

don't mind Hugo's friends

in the mess Cassandra Smith is carrying. Besides, no woman-other than you, Penny, and Nina-has ever stayed in