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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her and

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 my permission. But

Hugo, I know Penny will agree because she wouldn't want to disappoint you. So, make sure not to bother their private time," Charles

Hugo nodded sternly. "Thanks,

Hugo didn't idle

sighed and smiled. Hugo was the type to

negotiate something. He would

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beg for

up to her," Charles was pleased. "I hope all of them will

wasn't that

ball of sunshine that could melt anyone's heart. She was just delightful

knew his other sons would

to what he was doing, Charles continued reading some articles about mice to get a deeper understanding before

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downstairs for her plans for the day. But when she arrived on the porch outside, she saw Hugo

will also accompany

about his school? Or

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asked, knowing his father told him to ask for her permission first. But it was already night, so

letting him tag along was a good idea.

that he smiled in satisfaction, Penny's slight

Jen proposed, and the two didn't hesitate to

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

they reached their destination, the three of them listened to the veterinarian when she told them advice to take note to keep

Chunchun, she got vaccinated.

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coax her with

they headed to the shopping center

would meet Penny's auntie

cousins.

out of the car in front of

when she heard

"Penny!!"

"Penny!"

brightened up with excitement. Penny rushed to the

seeing Penny rush to him. "I