Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 500

Chapter 500: One point for Zoren

The family meeting started off normally, with Allison hosting it perfectly. It would make one think she had done this before, but in truth, she was just being herself. Thankfully, Old Mrs. Pierson was much less strict than they had heard.

Everything proceeded smoothly until it was time for gift-giving.

"I am so glad this finally happened!" Old Mrs. Pierson tapped Allison’s hand as she moved closer. "Allison, please forgive our family — this child in particular — for being rude to you."

She then cast an apologetic look at Charles. "I deeply apologize for our family’s behavior. We should’ve reached out early, but it took us this long. Forgive me."

Unlike how Charles was often openly displeased with anyone except his wife and daughter, he actually liked Old Mrs. Pierson. Having grown up with strict parents, Old Mrs. Pierson’s easygoing nature was a breath of fresh air.

"Old Madam, there’s no need to apologize," Charles replied understandingly. "Even though this meeting is a little late, I’m still glad it’s happening now. So, you don’t have to worry. We understand."

"Ah, no wonder Penelope is such an angel!" Old Mrs. Pierson’s eyes misted as she admired the couple. "You two make such a lovely pair. How I wish Renren and Penelope would be the same!"

Allison chuckled and squeezed Old Mrs. Pierson’s hand. "Old Madam, I’m sure they will be. After all, Zoren is a good man."

"Aist! He is a good man, but also so inexperienced!" Old Mrs. Pierson didn’t spare Zoren from her teasing, hoping to gain the Bennet family’s mercy. "Allison, Charles, please be patient with him. Penelope is his first girlfriend. So, he would surely make mistakes here and there. He still needs a lot of guidance."

Charles raised his brows and glanced at Zoren. "Is this true?"

"Yes," Zoren replied proudly, looking at Penny. "Though some may think it’s shameful, I don’t mind."

"It’s not shameful at all," Atlas chimed in, sipping his tea. "It’s actually much better."

Hugo nodded in agreement. "I’m with Atlas on this."

Slater didn’t comment. He was busy munching on the chocolates Penny had given him — his favorite, which she had brought back for him after her date with Zoren. He had hidden them away for stressful situations. Who would have the stressful situation would also be caused by the person who gave them this?

"I approve," Haines added with a nod. "There’s no shame in it."

Charles nodded as well. As men, they understood how the male mind worked. They didn’t want to delve into Zoren’s past, but had he had previous lovers, they might have judged him differently. However, knowing Penny was his first girlfriend — and wife — was reassuring.

Penny had never been with a man either, so it only felt right that she would be with someone who had a similarly clean past.

One point for Zoren.

Allison glanced at the growing stack of gifts. More servants continued adding presents to the pile. ’They’re like Haines when it comes to giving gifts... but times three more,’ she thought.