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

Chapter 1735: It did hurt someone

If it had been just Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Allison—and especially Jessa—would’ve chased them out. Reputation be damned, Jessa had already pledged never to let those people set foot in here again.

However, since they came with Charles, Allison and Jessa—along with Nina—sat down around the same table.

Still, both Allison and Jessa made no effort to hide their distaste.

Nina, on the other hand, cautiously glanced between her parents and her future in-laws.

"I know the first family meeting didn’t end the way we wanted it to," Charles began, clearing his throat. He looked briefly at his wife and Jessa before his eyes inevitably settled on Nina. "Words were said that night—things we wish we could take back."

"Hah!" Jessa scoffed, glaring directly at Mr. and Mrs. Davis. "No. I don’t wish to take back a single thing I said that night."

Mrs. Davis’s face soured under Jessa’s taunting gaze, but contrary to expectation, she kept her mouth shut.

Meanwhile, Allison glanced down at Charles’s hand. It was wrapped in a bandage—hastily and without much care, judging by the look of it. That was definitely his work.

"Well, anyway, this marriage isn’t about us," Charles continued, effectively cutting off Jessa’s building sarcasm. "It’s about Nina and Finn. As their parents, we need to prioritize them above our personal feelings."

He paused, giving both women a firm look. "So, I reached out to them."

Davises by meddling in their Anteca business operations. He had been blocking their efforts to expand their branch

international branches, but Anteca? That was his turf. After their prolonged back-and-forth, Mr. Davis eventually conceded by no longer pushing back. It had been some time since, but Charles continued

didn’t retaliate anymore.

confrontation with Priscilla, Charles wanted to put this Chapter to rest.

said, glancing at his wife, then settling his gaze on Jessa. "Hear them

looked displeased, but her sharp exhale

toward the Davis

hadn’t said," Mr. Davis began, his voice quiet and sincere. "And the more I reflect on it, the clearer it is that the fault lies on our end. I only wish we had done better—but unfortunately, we can’t

response, clearly unmoved. However, Allison, while still reserved, didn’t let her personal feelings interfere. Not when she knew her husband had made an effort

alright, because it wasn’t," Allison said honestly, her tone calm but clear. "However, Jessa and I are

to my daughter. You owe her that much. If not, let’s just part ways now, knowing we all let our personal feelings get

scoffed quietly. She stopped, however, when Mr. Davis gave her a sharp, warning glance. With a faint click of her tongue, she

said, ignoring his wife as he looked back at Jessa and

Nina. Pressing his lips into

woman," he said. "I’ve always thought so. I know things happened... and I’m grateful that you’ve been taking care of Finn. If I said anything harsh back then, I’m

be met with a look from Allison. She mouthed, ’I don’t believe him. He

head gently and

before returning her attention to Mr. Davis. Her lips

forgive us," Mr. Davis said sincerely. "We didn’t