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

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Penny would cautiously look left and right before moving forward in the hallway. Because of her action, Ray felt infected and acted like a ninja as well. They would sneak through the hallway. watching out for any traps or enemies.

At least, that was what Ray felt with all of this.

Leaning on the side of the corridor wall, Ray stretched his neck over her head as they peeked at the right turn.

"Penny, it's empty," he whispered in all seriousness. "I don't think there's any booby trap as well."

Penny's face frowned, looking up at him. "You're seriously too cool about this, huh?"

"Well, I don't know what's going on," he gazed down at her. "What are we hiding from? And where are we going?"

"Goodness. This is silly Penny sighed and pushed herself away from the wall. She then resumed her steps, but she kept an alert mind.

"Uh, wait." Ray, who had fun playing ninja with her, maintained the same cautiousness. "Penny, you should at least tell me what's going on, you know? It's better if I know what I should watch out for so I can protect you."

As if Penny needed his protection.

Another heavy sigh escaped her, continuing with her pace, and said, "My brothers found out that you've been bothering me."

"Huh?"

"They got so angry and they might bury you alive." Her face crumpled in dismay, reminding herself not to tell them about something like this again. "My eldest brother might be lenient, but who I'm scared of is my second brother."

"Oh..." Ray nodded. "Are they angry I didn't ask for their permission first? Tsk. Silly me. Where's my manners, right?"

is time, Penny stopped and looked back at him. She scoffed in dismay, looking at this unhinged person, who seemed to not understand the situation.

"This is not time for jokes, alright?" her frown deepened. "My second brother is really strong. If you've only seen how many deformed dummies we have at home, you'd understand."

You're worried about

my brother will be expelled if he beats the headmaster's

"Teh. Let's just go."

as the little girl started walking again. He only needed to leap once

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you taking me?" he asked. "Aren't you afraid your

heart. "I need to hide. you. I'm looking

"The star section garden?"

go there if

didn't find

glancing at her little back. "I know a good

and looked back at

Ray smiled in response.

but for some reason, the construction had to stop until some matters were settled," Ray explained, standing a step ahead of her. "It's safe, though. Don't worry. The renovation is on the other side. Though, if you don't like scary stuff, you shouldn't come inside." Penny snapped her eyes at him and jerked

pointed at himself. "I thought we needed to

my brother? Stay here until everything has calmed down. I also have class, okay?" Penny huffed, turning around to leave this guy alone. She hid him, and that was

as Penny turned around, she caught a familiar figure in the window

It was Atlas.

Penny panicked and turned around, making Ray furrow his brows at the look

to him and

Ray. They hid in the first classroom they reached. Once inside, Penny approached the dusty window and peeked

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stayed by the open door, crossing his arms, eyes on her small

thought. Were her brothers that crude? Well... looking at her, if she's my

me they'd do." Another deep sigh escaped her while shaking her head. "I already told them