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

Chapter 1678: DELRO

[Bennet Mansion]

When Allison came home, she half-expected a depressed husband. Much to her surprise, when she arrived, Charles was sitting in the living area, reading a book.

Her steps slowed, and she narrowed her eyes as she studied her husband's side profile while approaching.

"Charles?" she called when she was close enough, watching him lift his eyes over his reading glasses.

Charles smiled at her, putting the book down. "You're home?"

"Mhm," she hummed, setting her purse down as she joined him on the couch. "You look... different."

"Welcome back, Madam." Just then, Butler Jen came hurrying in. He slowed when he saw Allison with Charles and bowed slightly. "Apologies, Madam. I was busy assisting the helpers and couldn't welcome you on time."

Allison smiled wearily, waving a hand. "Butler Jen, I told you not to bother. My youngest son already bothers you in the middle of the night. Don't worry about it. Please."

Butler Jen chuckled, tempted to say it wasn't a bother at all. After all, Slater might've misunderstood him, but somehow, he always found himself waiting for Slater to come home because he knew the young man needed some comfort.

"Anyway, what's going on here?" she asked, confused. "Charles, are you okay now?"

Charles shrugged, giving Butler Jen a look.

"Sir Haines was here earlier today," Butler Jen explained. "It seemed the First Young Master sat both his father and Sir Haines down to talk."

"Oh..." Allison's mouth formed a round shape as she nodded. "So, that explains it."

"Haines and I talked, and we've set some things aside," Charles added. "But I still owe him and need to pay for that."

He then faced Allison, looking at her sincerely. "Allison, Haines also wants to suffer with me."

"What?"

decades. So, he wants us to be third

After a second, she shook her head and peeled

tired. The restaurant's packed today, so please," she huffed. "Don't drag me into this. I know Haines will never ask such

"How

married long enough to have a built-in lie detector test I didn't ask for." She smacked her lips before smiling. "But I'm glad

Why was she even

"Since he mentioned making you a third wheel, does that mean

he's not planning on going home for now and staying with her

up. "So, he's been

tempted to follow Haines and find out who this mysterious woman was. If not for Haines's warning, he would've done it today

before a smile crept up on her face. She studied her husband's curious look, chuckling as she shifted her attention to Butler Jen. Butler Jen

treasure. And that alone was enough for them-whatever this woman had done to melt the

Meanwhile, in a hospital...

All he could hear was the mechanical beeping of the heart monitor in the private ward. He had his arms crossed, deep in

Jonathan.

whispered. "He already survived one life-and-death situation because Penny saved him. And yet, he

who had stabbed Jonathan multiple times was actually one of Zoren's men. So, he wasn't sure if that counted. Even so, Jonathan

himself. "I wonder what that

thought about it for another minute before glaring at Jonathan. If he just pulled out that oxygen, that would be one less stupidity

fall just like that and

mystery when there was already too much of

loud, intrusive thoughts, the door of the ward suddenly slid open. Atlas's thoughts

called, confused. "What are you

Dean's eyes. "I should be the

to check if the news is true," Dean shrugged, shifting his eyes to Jonathan. He quietly walked closer to the bed, his eyes studying the patient to

that thing over there, that's one

to do it, I won't stop you," Atlas returned flatly, pushing himself to stand up. Without a word, he turned and walked away.

privacy, as I do not want to be called a witness for anything," Atlas glanced over his shoulder before resuming his