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

107 Wishes do come true

Everyone anticipated that Penny would be so surprised that she might cry tears of joy. Atlas's meticulous planning arrangements were flawless, and everyone had thoughtfully chosen gifts for her. Despite their limited time, they had managed it all.

So, everyone was in high spirits with great expectations.

But instead of reacting with joy, Penny turned away from them. What was happening? Was she not happy? Or perhaps she was hiding her tears?

As curiosity ran in the family, Butler Jen gazed down at her with furrowed brows. Penny stared back with a blank expression, her chest heaving as if she were hyperventilating. Her complexion was pale, as though she had seen a ghost.

"Miss Penny Butler Jen squatted down in front of her, worried. "Are you okay?"

Penny didn't answer immediately as she stared at him, wide-eyed.

Myriads of questions raced through her mind at the moment. Why were these people here? Shouldn't they be elsewhere? In her previous life, although they didn't celebrate Nina's 13th birthday grandly, they still acknowledged it with Nina. They greeted Penny, but all the attention was on Nina.

What had changed? Had she done something wrong? Or had Jessa disagreed to let them have Nina, giving them no choice but to celebrate hers?

The last thought that crossed her mind brought clarity to her. That must be it, she thought. After all, in her first life, they were her priority, but... she was simply their option.

"Miss Penny?" Butler Jen's voice brought her back to the current lapse.

Penny managed a subtle smile. It was a relief she hadn't expected much; it spared her from al bitter disappointment.

"I'm okay," she said softly before she turned around to face them. "Thank you."

She wore a kind smile, but everyone felt that a gigantic wall suddenly appeared between them. The creases on their faces faded.

Penny forced her smile wider, more eager to escape this scenario. "So nice! But I just remembered Mouse might've finished its food. I need to give her some snacks." She lowered her head and turned around to leave.

don't you want to watch the Upside Down movie? Hugo blurted out, thinking

can watch it together,' Atlas shared his

comment to stall.

at them, cocking her head to the

celebrate your birthday?" Allison quickly rushed to her

.overdo it?"

13

Wishes do

you said you don't like surprises, but we thought since it's your first birthday with us, we should at least add some shocking

wrong?" Hugo approached,

add more, but he also advanced in their direction.

Slater jumped in and Butler Jen nodded. When he set his eyes

"It's not like that..."

But for her, this was so strange that she just couldn't help but wonder. It wouldn't surprise her if she

she got in return took her

in the past twelve years, Charles was the one who gave that answer. "So, Nina can celebrate this day with her biological family while we spend this day

birthday, but it's also yours," Hugo backed up.

toward Nina remained and the longer it lingered in him, the less interested he was in

other people's birthdays when it's also your birthday?" Atlas blurted out, though his comment originated from

Nina today. If the Cortez Household were already doing everything they could to create a bond with Nina, they should also

in case you want to know, Allison cooked all your favorite dishes with the help of our in-house chefs. Chef Skylar also sent some snacks and recipes. The servants spent all

what everyone did. "Your dad even met with movie producers, so we could get a copy of the movie you wanted to see. Atlas made the planning, Slater decorated this room,

as the

like he was guilt-tripping her. Even Penny noticed it. However, he was simply doing it just so she let her guard down. Haines didn't know why, but he was certain Penny just created another huge wall in just the short time she was in

and everyone because when they greeted her happy birthday, she dropped that wall between them instantly. Although it didn't feel like she was trying to distance herself, but more like she was