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Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 368

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Silence hung in the air as the night breeze blew past the two figures standing several meters apart

Penny held her breath, instantly sobering up. She assessed Zoren, who was gazing down at the cat in his arms. He was still in a black dress shirt, his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, suggesting he had come from an occasion

Didn’t he meet Patricia today?she wondered, pressing her lips together. Why is he here again? He isn’t supposed to be here.‘ 

The main point of letting Patricia into Zoren’s life was to find out who sent her. But there was another reason Penny hadn’t told Benjamin

She didn’t want Zoren to wait in this place every Thursday, especially with the weather expected to be bad in the coming weeks

Did he figure it out already? So soon?she asked herself. That stupid womanshe can’t even do a proper job.‘ 

Meow

When Chunchun purred, Zoren slowly lifted his gaze in Penny’s direction. The moment his eyes fell on her, her breath hitched. His expression was plain, making her wonder if he could see her or not. After all, the place she was standing in was quite dark. The lights at the corners of the playground barely reached her vantage point

He can’t see me, can he? she wondered, keeping her lips sealed. Even so, she held her breath and didn’t move a muscle

Now, what

Moments ago, Penny had wanted to walk up to the Skyline Plaza and barge into his place. She had such courageous and audacious thoughts because of the alcohol she’d had tonight. But now that he was just a few steps away, she couldn’t even move a muscle

Meow

Her eyes instinctively fell on his arms, seeing Chunchun getting too comfortable there

You missed himI know,she whispered in her heart, her eyes softening at her cozy cat. ‘I missed him too.‘ 

Penny opened her mouth but then closed it again. For another moment, all she could do was 

stare at him

He was still staring back at her, his fingers casually ruffling Chunchun’s fur

Can he really see that I’m here?she wondered. He didn’t hear me call Chunchun, did he?‘ 

Myriads of questions flew through her mind, considering what she could do. Zoren, after all, was almost blind. Not long ago, he had lost his eyesight completely. Although he regained it the next day according to Benjamin Penny knew it was still blurry

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Wellshe cleared her throat and kept her chin high, smiling. T’ll let him have Chunchun for now since it seems she likes it there.‘ 

With that thought in mind, Penny planned to leave as quietly as possible. She carefully turned around, glancing at the dark pathways she could use to make her exit. But just as she took a step, she heard his voice.

Is this your cat?he asked, his voice a little amused. Penelope?(2) 

Penny paused, surprised. How did he know it was me?she wondered as she looked back at him, only to see him smiling

When you’ve lost one of your senses, the rest are all heightened,” he explained as if he could read her thoughts as well. “I can smell you.” 

For a second, Penny didn’t respond as she recomposed herself. Well, that slipped my mind, she replied, facing his direction again. What a surprise, Mr. Pierson. What are you doing here in the middle of the night?” 

Justtaking a walk,he smiled gently, his eyes falling on the cat in his arms. So, she’s your cat?” 

Yes.Penny nodded. She’s my child.” 

She smells nice.” 

She smiled. Of course.” 

It doesn’t look like she wants to go away,he pointed out as Chunchun nestled comfortably in his arms

She’s a little clingy,she said as she took a step forward, only to stop. Her brief hesitation, however, disappeared immediately, and she continued to approach him

She stopped three steps away from him

Mr. Pierson, it’s nice bumping into you, but it’s a little late. So, I’ll head home now,she said, reaching out to take Chunchun from his arms

Much to her dismay, Chunchun suddenly slapped her hand away. Zoren laughed

She doesn’t want to go home yet, he quipped while Penny clasped her hands together. I thought we’re on a firstname basis now. Did you have a fun time tonight?

*Hmm?” 

I can smell alcohol, he revealed with a smile. I thought you don’t like drinking much

Ahh. Ha ha. Penny laughed awkwardly. Well, my brother took me to a party and I met an old friend. So, we ended up drinking a bit more. So, yeahI kind of had fun tonight.” 

Kind of?” 

Mhm. Kind of. She gazed at Chunchun again, almost glaring at her rebellious child. However, Chunchun comfortably leaned its head on his arm instead. Chunchun, I’m your mother!*** Since when did her cat become a daddy’s girl?! 

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