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

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In the library, Penny glanced at Hugo and then at Atlas. What her brothers spewed toward their grandparents was rude, and they knew it. It was something they would never do in their first

life.

'Seriously. Was I reborn? Or was I transported to a parallel world?' Penny didn't know the answer to this anymore.

Her brothers were acting strangely.

Though, I understand Second Brother for how he reacted,' she thought, moving her observant eyes to Hugo. 'He is the type that when he doesn't like something or someone, he stays away from it. So, everything that involves Nina, he's prejudiced."

It was how he stayed away from Penny in their first life. Although he was more passive before.

'But First Brother... 'Penny slowly moved her eyes to Atlas, flinching a bit when she caught him staring.

"Penny, that's a lie, isn't it?" he asked without beating around the bush.

"Huh?" Deep lines appeared between her brows. Is he asking about what I said to Nina just now?"

She didn't have a problem telling him the truth, but before she could speak, Atlas continued;

"The notes. You didn't lend her any notes yesterday, did you?"

"Ah?" Penny blinked, taken aback.

"I saw her sneak into your room yesterday and when I asked what she was doing, she said you lend her your notes," he explained. "I find it suspicious since I don't think you're doing your

notes."

"First brother! I am a very diligent student!" Penny gasped defensively.

Atlas arched a brow. "Do you do your notes?"

Penny's silence was enough for an answer.

if you write notes, I don't think Nina would

did you

raised an eyebrow. "We study together. Do

formed an o-shape, rendered speechless. "I

don't say it, doesn't mean I don't see or notice things. Moreover, Hugo was angry with her for a reason. I'm trying to understand where his displeasure is coming from," he expressed. "Penny, tell me the truth.

Penny kept

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tell me?" he asked, and she

could she tell him? Penny already decided on what to do about the broken keychain. It was best that

me that patient look, I'm not going to say anything!' she told herself, seeing that her first and second brothers were patiently waiting

the prolonged silence, Atlas spoke once more: This time,

heart to them, and Atlas couldn't fault her. They were the first who couldn't accept the existence of another sister. Hence, they treated her indifferently when she arrived at

could turn back

Penny Hugo offered her a smile while nodding. "Trust is earned, and we haven't done.

paused and smacked his lips. "Though I want to know one thing, Penny. Is she giving you a hard time

That depends.

Even with their real status revealed, it only Ignited more comparisons between the "real" daughter and

been, somehow, redeeming themselves. They might not know this, but because she knew their personality very well, she was

brows as if they finally had seen a faint sliver of hope peeking

them; that she shouldn't soften up just because she could. see them trying. She wanted to listen to this side of her. After all, she lived an entire lifetime and a half and throughout that life, they

they never showed it, or perhaps she

would be the same if she held on to the past. Jessa changed, and the twins changed. Perhaps, in

line before they parted.

someone."

furrowed their brows. They were expecting the worst, but their

Hugo trailed off as he slowly balled his hands into a

"You?"

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