8 Eat the fortune to oblivion

8 Eat their fortune to oblivion

The introduction played out just like how Penny remembered it. Things had changed in her previous household, so the situation wasn't the same as in her first life. Hence, having to relive this situation gave her

mixed emotions.

After the quick introduction, the family went straight to have their early dinner.

Sitting at a considerably long table, Penny sat beside Allison, her mother. Next to Penny was Nina, the one who lived as the only daughter of the Bennet's until now. Across from them was Atlas, nearest their father. Next to the eldest son was the second, Hugo, and then the youngest son, Slater.

'Even the sitting arrangement and the food served are the same,' she thought, glancing at the delicious feast before her. "This food looks so yummy.'

"Penny, we do not know what you like, so we prepared everything that might suit your tastebuds." Charles offered her a warm smile. "Your mother helped out in the kitchen herself when she heard you agreed to

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come home."

"Just eat everything you want - anything!" Allison enthusiastically encouraged. "Eat to your heart's

content, Penny."

"Eat to her heart's content?" Slater's frown deepened. "Mom, Dad, can't you see her?! Does she look like she's someone who had starved?"

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The couple's happy faces instantly dimmed at their youngest son's comment.

"Slater, don't say that to your sister." Allison frowned in disappointment. "Penny-"

"How can she be my sister?!" Slater exploded. "I already have a sister and she's right there! Her name's Nina!"

"Big brother Slater... please don't be mad." The girl sitting next to Penny meekly spoke, her voice trying to diffuse the situation. "We already know there was a mistake, and that Penny is your real sister. Even though you don't know her, let's be nice to her."

Penny almost laughed as she glanced at the girl beside her.

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their

personality and white lotus act. Back then, she felt grateful to Nina for always trying to defend her. It took her some time to realize this girl only looked pretty

apart, saying she didn't want anything to ruin her

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family, Penny could see that they were all affected by Nina's comment. Atlas and Hugo looked at her apologetically while the couple sighed.

not sending Nina back to wherever you want to send her because of that fatty!" "Slater!" Allison snapped back to the matters at hand. "Watch your mouth, Slater Bennet. This is our first dinner with Penny. I was expecting you to behave!" Slater glared daggers at Penny. No matter how whiny

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the first, and

Penny.

older brothers weren't pleased as

to diffuse the situation. "Unless you want heavy consequences, then continue acting like a child." Penny glanced at Charles in awe. Even though she knew her father could be quite intimidating when he needed to, it still astonished

with a sour look.

eyes.

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his anger rather than his fear. "I will

said that, Slater fled the

rose to her seat, only to

The latter shook his head,

cleared his throat

casting Penny a look. "I'm sorry

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their fortune to

rebellious, but

I'm sure he'll soften up after

worries!" Unaffected by the family drama,

focused on whether

if she suddenly served herself while the youngest son was

out.

still young, so he still couldn't control his emotions. I don't mind," she

two older brothers frowned deeper at

'sister's' answer.

right. She

auntie, but at the same time, she was also being exploited. "Why don't we eat now, hmm?" Allison was a little pale because of the turn of events, but she still managed a smile. "Penny,

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