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

Chapter 1648: why didn't anyone even ask?

Naylani Pierson was a name everyone had probably heard but at the same time, she remained a woman shrouded in mystery.

One of those mysteries was how she had managed to capture the heart of a man like Enzo Pierson.

Her very existence was a taboo in the Pierson family—a woman who had

allegedly tried to kill her own son out of jealousy. The same woman who had hung herself in her cell, unable to face the consequences of her actions.

Naylani Pierson had died decades ago.

But the woman who died during that special military operation-led by Charles- had died years before that incident.

It didn't make sense.

The timelines didn't add up. And yet... it was too much of a coincidence for both Charles and Haines to immediately recognize the woman by sight.

> "The person they recognized-the woman who died during that mission... and Uncle Haines's former lover... is Naylani Pierson."

Penny's words were soft and careful, but their weight crashed down like a thunderclap.

Zoren's eyes widened in shock before narrowing in confusion. His mouth opened, then closed again-but no words came out.

"I know," Penny sighed, rubbing his hand gently. "It confused us too. That's why First Brother and Second Brother are going to confront Dad and Uncle Haines directly. They'll try to get as much information as possible... and I'm sure they'll fill them in on everything that's happened."

She squeezed his hand. "Meanwhile, Mint, Third Brother, and I will focus on getting information from Nina's mother."

Her voice softened. "Renren... I didn't want to tell you this-not like this. But you deserve to know."

After all, Patricia had been the perfect reminder of what could happen when you keep one fatal piece of information hidden.

"We'll handle this for now," she promised. "I'll keep you in the loop. You just focus on finding out what this 'Delro' means. Jonathan said it for a reason... with his dying breath."

Zoren said nothing. He didn't react. He only stared at her, his eyes dark and unreadable.

She could tell he hated this plan—but in the end, all he could do was nod.

maybe I'll ask Grandma about Naylani. She

know this is

don't care about her. And if..." Zoren paused, exhaling sharply. "If she has anything to do with

"..."

to have heard that. When her eyes returned to him, she leaned in and whispered, "Renren... maybe don't say

Pfft-

the first time that night, Zoren let out a quiet,

as he gazed at her, the image of her battered face from the case file overlapping with the

painfully. He let out a

"I'm sorry."

blinked. "Hmm?

go through all of that," he whispered,

pouted. "You would've died before

voice low and serious, stressing every

never let that happen

softly,

Even

was

that situation again.

say those wordsstill

she whispered. "I

leaned forward, resting his

closing.

back... he would have saved her from

the impossible

made a silent vow.

be late-but no matter what, he would bring justice

Later that night...

but none of them could find

at love-making to forget the world, even just for a moment lay awake in bed, staring at the ceiling. Not a word passed between them, each lost in their

same for Atlas, who had returned to

tossed and turned in bed, his mind