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

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The family gathered in the family room. Unlike the usual

atmosphere in the family, one could feel the tension in the room even before everyone was seated.

Glancing at Charles in the head seat, Penny pursed her lips.

Her father's expression was stern and unrelenting, very different from his usual happy-go-lucky nature. Allison still looked gentle, but under this circumstance, one could tell she was in a submissive mode. Atlas and Hugo also shared their father's unyielding countenance while Slater was just frowning.

Nina, who was seated next to Allison, kept her head down. She had her hands trembling on her lap, and one could see the tears dripping on the back of her hands.

Haines was also in the room, but he stayed in the corner. He was acting more like a spectator, close enough to see and listen to everything, but far enough to be included.

"Hugo, Atlas, Slater, Penny," Charles started, his voice was commanding. "It's true that we and Mrs. Cortez, the woman who raised Penny and Nina's blood-related aunt came to an agreement. We're going to send Nina back to her."

The brothers's faces instantly turned sour while Allison's worry leaped to another level.

"Nina has always been a part of our family. Dad, you promised she would stay with us even when you found Penny!" Slater couldn't help but speak his mind. "How could you go back on your words?!"

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Nina hiccuped upon hearing Slater's remarks. "Third brother, it's- it's okay." She lifted her eyes, only to show her swollen eyes and red face from crying.

Seeing how devastated and pitiful she appeared, Slater's heart clenched.

"How is this okay?" he muttered as a layer of tears coated his

Don't send her away. Nina has been with us all these years! How can she live in that household -

didn't work

again and felt pressured to speak more. "Mom, please don't do this," he shook his head, almost begging for

spoke. "Why is it important to send her away,

from his eldest's cold stare. "This is

decision for your

with them last night. “Mom, Dad, I'm sorry for losing it earlier and I accept any punishments that come with it. However, it is true, I am still

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at

Nina would stay with her aunt only on weekdays and then she can stay with us on weekends?" This time, Hugo furrowed her

stiffened. 2

word his question

the other hand, couldn't help but gaze at her father as she picked up

weird way to ask the question,'

the point?" Slater grumbled. "It doesn't change the fact Nina

leave, it's fine. If I can come here on the weekend, at least I can still spend some time with you."

were sending her away because she wasn't their real daughter. She

that

me clear up this misunderstanding.." Charles cleared his throat as he

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cherish Nina, she also has another family who wants to be a part of her life. We cannot take that away from

for Penny, they can

this. However, I am also disappointed at how you reacted without clearing this up with us calmly. I do not appreciate the words you spewed recklessly to your mom. You'd be grounded until I've seen you reflect on your actions," Charles moved on and then cast Slater a look. "Slater, apologize to your