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

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Unfortunately, Penny got stuck with Hugo throughout the day. He didn't show any kind of sign he wanted to leave her alone and she didn't have the heart to chase

him away. It wasn't like he was bothering her or anything. So when dinner was over, she quickly went to her room to play with Chunchun and Tiana before bedtime.

As for Hugo, after dinner, he idled in his room for a while before he went to see his father.

Knocking on his father's study, he heard Charles say,

"Come in."

When Hugo stepped inside, he saw his father sitting behind the wooden desk. Charles was wearing glasses, tipping them down his nose as his eyes snapped over the rim of his glasses.

"Hugo? What are you doing here?" Surprised was evident in Charles's voice.

Hugo didn't speak until he was standing in front of the

table. "Dad, Penny mentioned she's going to meet her

cousins tomorrow."

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"Oh..." Charles was a little confused. "Yes, she will."

"Can I accompany her?" the young lad didn't beat around the bush.

Ever since Penny mentioned meeting her cousins, who were like siblings to her, Hugo's intrigue was piqued. He wanted to see and understand why Penny would consider those twins like siblings. "Please don't send her away," he added when he didn't get a reply from his father.

Charles was lost for words.

Did Hugo think he was trying to send Penny away?

"Uh, Hugo, I'm not sending Penny away. Why would I do that?"

"Then, why did you agree?" Hugo's reply was faster than a bolt of lightning, not giving his father enough time to recover. "They might try to change her mind and ask her to return to them." "Hugo, that's not it." Charles sighed deeply, putting his glasses down. "The woman who raised her wants to make sure Penny is being treated well in here. If she sees Penny is doing well, she won't try to take

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to see her and her cousins. Don't worry. Butler Jen

heard it was what Penny wanted as well. He thought if it was his father's decision, he would try to change his mind. But if it was Penny, he didn't have the heart to. Seeing how his second son came in here, and how his mood changed, Charles smiled. "If you want to come with her tomorrow, then you have

sure not to bother their private time," Charles reminded. "You'll stay close, but not close enough to make them

Hugo nodded sternly. "Thanks,

that, Hugo didn't

Hugo was the type to only come to him when

to negotiate something. He would

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for requests or to beg for someone. He was a

opening up to her," Charles was pleased. "I hope all

Charles wasn't

of sunshine that could melt anyone's heart.

his

Charles continued reading some articles about mice to get a

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downstairs for her plans for the day. But when she arrived on the porch outside, she saw Hugo and Butler Jen waiting for her. "Second Brother?" Penny

Jen smiled. "Second Master will also accompany us for

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for her permission first. But it was already

letting him tag along was a good idea. However, she couldn't simply reject him when he

in satisfaction, Penny's slight doubt

and the two didn't hesitate to listen to

top of Hugo's head. It was a little dangerous to keep Tiana there,

they reached their destination, the three of them listened to the veterinarian when she told them advice to take note to keep the pets happy. The professional especially focused on Tiana, because keeping a rain frog was

Chunchun, she got vaccinated. She made

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coax her with all the love

they headed to the

where they would

cousins.

just got out of the car

when she heard

"Penny!!"

"Penny!"

her face instantly brightened up with excitement. Penny rushed

rush