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

her

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to see her and her cousins. Don't

mind. But if it was Penny, he didn't have the heart to. Seeing how his second son came in here,

bother their private time," Charles reminded. "You'll stay close, but not close

nodded sternly. "Thanks,

didn't idle anymore

Hugo

something.

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to beg for someone.

glad he's opening up to her," Charles was pleased.

Charles wasn't that

of sunshine that could melt anyone's heart. She

Hence, he knew his other sons would see

doing, Charles continued reading some articles about mice to get a deeper understanding before getting her

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excitedly went 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 called as her steps slowed down. "Second Brother, why are

also accompany us for today,

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father told him to ask for her permission first. But

a little skeptical if letting him tag along was a good

he smiled in

proposed, and the two didn't hesitate

Jen was in the front. Chunchun was kept in a pet carrier between them while Tiana was on top of Hugo's head. It was a little dangerous to keep Tiana there, but they were still in the car, so they didn't mind it. Moreover, Tiana seemed

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,

she got vaccinated. She made

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so Penny tried to coax her

hours, they headed to the shopping

where they would

cousins.

the car in front

when she

"Penny!!"

"Penny!"

the voices, and her face instantly brightened up with excitement. Penny

grinned, seeing Penny rush to