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?"

that he's been third-wheeling for decades. So, he wants us to be third

second, she shook

huffed. "Don't drag me into this. I know Haines will never ask such a

winced. "How did you

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

Why was

you a third wheel, does that mean his relationship with his secret lover is

planning on going home for now and staying with her until his

Her brows shot up. "So, he's been staying with

living together." Charles narrowed his eyes, still tempted to follow Haines and find out who this mysterious woman

pondered it 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

that Haines seemed to have found someone he would treasure. And that alone

Meanwhile, in a hospital...

the private ward. He had his arms crossed, deep in thought, his eyes remaining on

Jonathan.

one life-and-death situation because Penny saved

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

he whispered to himself. "I wonder

before glaring at Jonathan. If he just pulled

Jonathan fall just like that and

more mystery when there was already too

intrusive thoughts, the door of the ward suddenly slid open. Atlas's thoughts halted as he

Dean called, confused. "What are

Atlas turned and met Dean's eyes.

He quietly walked closer to the bed, his eyes studying the patient to make sure his

cast Atlas a look. "If you unplug that thing over there, that's one less piece of garbage in this world, and one

won't stop you," Atlas returned flatly, pushing himself to stand up. Without a word, he turned and walked away. But as he did, Dean spoke. "You're leaving now?" he asked,

called a witness for anything,"