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

12 Little beggar

When Penny came home, Allison and Charles were anxiously waiting for her in the family room. Their

children were still in their school uniform with a look

indiscernible. The second they saw her with Haines, the couple could only sigh in relief and sprinted to

Penny to ease their anxiety.

"Penny, I thought something already happened to you!" Allison squatted in front of the chubby girl. "Why did you leave without telling anyone? Where did you go?"

Charles stood behind his wife, looking a little

troubled.

Seeing their troubled faces, Penny felt guilt. "I didn't mean to worry you..."

"Tch! As if!" Slater jumped, yelling like a dog. "She probably left because she wants to snag more attention from mom and dad! Otherwise, there's no

reason for her to leave the house!"

"Slater..." Nina held his arm to stop him. "Don't be like that. Maybe Penny just misses her aunt or she's

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unhappy with how things had been."

Huh?

Did Penny look unhappy at all?

Hearing Nina's assumptions, Slater's anger boiled even more. "Unhappy?! How can she still be unhappy when she eats everything she wants and has Mom and Dad's

attention all for herself!?"

The couple looked at Slater worriedly.

Could it be that their actions until now made Penny unhappy? And that she was simply too shy to say that?

to fire shots at her, pointing at

satisfied and would want more! She

HICCUP!

he suddenly heard a hiccup. Allison and Charles followed the noise, and their

at the moment. "How can I be unhappy when mom and

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felt so warm during winter because my auntie always asked me to stay out in the cold. I just saw the kitten from the window and I thought it needed help." Finally, everyone noticed

right," she added in between her tears.

I do not deserve even the

world."

anger shifted

his sentiments did she hear him say she should be a little beggar?

Allison pulled her into her embrace. "You deserve the world, Penny. Your aunt is just being mean - she shouldn't say that to a

see who dares say another harsh

out with

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since she came, Penny kept tight lips about her life with her auntie. Hearing how she would usually spend her winter broke his heart. Haines, who was watching

and innocent, but there was cunningness in her eyes.

his tongue, backing down. "I didn't say she should be

son, making Slater's ears

Atlas spoke, seeing that everything had settled. "I have an exam coming up, so I'd appreciate it if no one

air of nonchalance, leaving the family room

lifted his eyes and it fell on Penny, he sighed a bit. "Penny, don't cry anymore. If you want

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we won't get

Hugo finally shared a word with Penny. As for Penny,

little scared.

did Hugo sound so nice?' she wondered

would never waste a breath on her.

but

I didn't tell her she should be a beggar!" Slater exclaimed before he walked out. This time, he was a little

about Nina.

at the couple, only to see they had their focus on Penny

see." Allison smiled as her eyes swirled

"Did you name them