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“It’s her husband, and she’s at home. If you need anything from my wife, call her tomorrow. She’s already asleep… in my bed.
The side of Zoren’s mouth hooked up into a triumphant smirk. He was aware that answering another person’s call was rude. There were exceptions, though, especially if there was an emergency. However, instead of an emergency, he was faced with a man who seemed displeased by Zoren’s existence the moment thetter spoke.
[My granddaughter–inw is beautiful, has a perfect figure unlike those I see in the tabloids. that are barely skin and bones. and is a sessful woman.<b>] </b>
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[Not to mention, she is also a very thoughtful and considerate girl, very kind and warm, and very likable.]
[She’s too perfect, Renren. You’ll have too muchpetition. Let’s make sure she stays with our family.] ? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.
All of Old Mrs. Pierson’s descriptions about Penny resurfaced in his head, thinking this man was probably one of them.
<i>‘</i><i>He </i><i>wouldn’t </i><i>be </i>the <i>first</i>,‘ he thought. <i>Even </i>Dean imed to be her <i>boyfriend</i>.”
If Zoren could repel one or two troublemakers, he hoped that would lessen her burdens. After all, it seemed that’s what his grandmother was saying. If Dean hadn’t imed Penny to be his, he would’ve second thoughts, but even Dean Pierson imed Penny as his girlfriend.
“They’re not <i>together</i>, Zoren smiled in satisfaction, arching his brow when the silence in the line. broke<b>. </b>
“Husband?” As scoffed dangerously. “Whoever you are answering her phone, give it to her.
“Like I said, she’s asleep.
“Did you spike her drink!?” ter gasped, causing lines to appear between Zoren’s brows.
“There’s another <i>one</i>?ed Zoren, frowning.
As let out a deep exhale. “You… where is she?”
“I said sleeping.”
“Where?”
“In our matrimonial home.
After the brief silence, Zoren heard some crackling from the other end of the line. While he was wondering what that sound was, Hugo was stretching his neck from one side to the other while cracking his knuckles.
“You, who dare call himself her husband, why don’t youe out and see us for some exercise?” Hugo forced a smile through his gritted teeth. “Don’t make itplicated because no matter
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what, we’ll find you, and when we do, you’ll understand the consequences of crossing the <b>line</b>.
thanks to her.” he
“I do need some exercise.” Zoren rocked his head. “But I already had that was referring to carrying her, but <i>obviously</i>, it came across the wrong way.
“Brother Hugo!” ter screamed, holding Hugo back as if he nned to break the coffee table in
half.
Meanwhile, As’s face darkened. “Is this the game you’re ying? Well, fine with me.”
“I’m not ying,” Zoren responded calmly. “My wife is asleep. I would’ve woken her up, but she seemed too tired. Now, if this is important, then you can tell me. I’ll see what I can do. Otherwise, please do not disturb someone at midnight for nothing. People have priorities, work, and life, and people get tired and need rest. Don’t expect people to always cater to you at any time of the day.
He paused and leaned forward against the desk. “If she even has an ounce of importance in your life, then give her the night to recharge. She earned it, she deserved it. Goodnight.”
After asserting his stand, Zoren ended the call and ced the phone down. no regrets.
“She might get angry by this,” he whispered as he leaned back once more. “But if people call her in the middle of the night, then I’m not surprised she’s that exhausted.”
<i>She </i>was kinder and more considerate than he <i>thought</i>, was what came into his mind.
Little did he know, the people who were calling her in the middle of the night weren’t just any nuisance. They were no one but her beloved brothers, who were simply worried for her well–being.
[Present Time]
Benjamin nced at the backseat, seeing his boss stare out the window with a slight smile on his face. He pursed his lips, recalling what Zoren said before they left the mansion.
“For some reason, <i>I </i><i>don’t </i>want to ept <i>losing </i>my <i>sight</i><i>. </i><i>I </i><b><i>want </i></b>to see her… <i>clearly</i>.”
A subtle smile appeared on Benjamin’s face as he readjusted his position in the front passenger row. His heart was at ease today, unlike the past several days when he felt stressed just looking
at his boss.
<i>‘</i><i>Miss </i><i>Penny</i>… he thought, his eyes softening. <i>‘</i><i>Even </i><i>without </i>his <i>knowledge</i>, she’s still his <i>Thursday </i><i>Girl</i>. <i>I </i><i>should </i><i>properly </i><i>apologize </i>to her <i>this </i>time.‘
When Zoren started having problems with his eyesight, he kept it a secret <b>until </b>he gave in to Benjamin’s nagging. Since then, Benjamin never heard his boss say he didn’t want to <b>go </b>blind. If anything, what Zoren had kept saying was too depressing to think about.
Today was the first time Benjamin heard his boss want to regain his eyesight.
<i>‘</i><b>He </b>even asked me to call Doctor <i>Taylor</i>,‘ thought Benjamin, heaving a sigh of relief. <i>I </i><i>should </i><i>let </i><i>Miss </i>Penny <i>know </i><i>about </i>this. I’m sure <i>it’ll </i><i>make </i>her <i>happy</i>.”
For the first time in a ….kil- sau inuenaund ta tha affisa in anas but n in naaaa
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didn’t feel anxious and Zoren didn’t hear Benjamin’s nagging.
It was a peaceful morning until they reached the Pierson Corporation building.
Standing outside the lift while waiting for it toe down. Benjamin’s harmonious mood
instantly soured upon hearing Dean Pierson’s voice.
“Good morning, Uncle, Dean greeted as he approached the group. “You seemed to be in a good
mood.
Dean stopped beside Zoren and faced the lift, making the people behind Zoren and the people behind Dean re at each other.
“I am in a good mood, Zoren affirmed.
Dean smiled amicably, assessing his uncle’s side profile. “Is it because of your wife? I heard you finally introduced your mystery wife to Grandma.”
“Yes,” Zoren nodded again without looking at Dean. “We had a good time and we both had a good night’s rest.
“Is that so?”
“Mhm.” This time, Zoren slowly slid his eyes to Dean. “How about you, Dean? Did your girlfriend have a good night’s restst night?” 14