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

155 Trying to get used to the life she was supposed to live

Was it the crying that made Nina fall asleep faster than supposed to? Or was it because she felt exhausted? Either way, that night, Nina slept like a child for the first time since coming into this household. The twins couldn't even help but stare at her door incredulously.

"She's not crying," Yugi muttered, almost horrified.

Yuri blinked many times before she smiled. "This is the first," she said as she faced her brother. "Yugi, you should sleep early tonight. No need to worry about her."

"Who said I'm ever worried about her?" Yugi hissed and glared at Yuri. "Yuri, your imagination is growing wild. Take it easy."

Having said that, Yugi turned his back on her and went to his room. Meanwhile, Yuri couldn't help but smile at her brother's room and then at Nina's.

"I wonder what Mom told her," she wondered but didn't dwell on it. "Well, I hope this continues."

Every single night since Nina stepped into this household, Yugi and Yuri often hear her scream or throw tantrums. Initially, it irritated them, but they didn't complain. But as time goes by, Nina's tantrums slowly turn into endless crics.

Although Nina irritated them, they were also worried about her.

Anyone would be worried if the other person right across their room cried every single night. Therefore, Yuri and Yugi often stand outside their rooms and watch Nina's bedroom. Neither of them didn't dare knock on those nights, though.

Tonight, however, Yuri's heart was filled with optimism. She hoped tonight would be the start of Nina's journey toward change.

usual morning routine. Jessa cooked break

The next day rolled in and, like always, everyone in the Cortez household went through their I prepared the children's and her husband's lunch boxes. As the family sat down around the dining table, everyone except Jessa paused.

Slowly, they turned to the staircase and saw Nina.

Nina pressed her lips meekly and instead of going straight to the front door, she placed her bag down on the couch. She then headed to the dining and joined them for breakfast.

The twins and their father kept their eyes on her longer than they should have.

waste?" Jessa's remarks snapped them back to their

cleared his throat.

that the family ate muietly There was still this lingering fear Nina

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Trying to get used to the life she was

could ruin their day. But she didn't.

thing, but it seemed Nina's taste buds adapted to their

goodbye and then his wife. Not long after, the twins also finished. Just like their father, they carried their plates to the sink

twins weren't as affectionate as they hurriedly rushed out of the

her plates to the sink. This was the second time she finished a meal in this household last night was the first. Hence, she mimicked everyone and carried her plates to the sink. Once she finished, she went to the

the front door, making Nina look back. "Forgetting

lunch bag her aunt was

soured. "Go and carry this. You've been wasting your lunch boxes since coming in

she had never had breakfast here, she didn't know Jessa had been preparing her lunch boxes since. A subtle smile turned up on Nina's face, thinking she wouldn't get

she expressed as she took the

"Geez. Just go. Don't smile at me like

She thought her auntie had this odd way of showing her affection, but it wasn't bad

lunch bag in her hand. As

leaned her side against the jamb, arms crossed. "What an emotional

to commute. Fortunately, she was able

Nina was

her bag when she noticed something inside. She peeked inside and picked out

her eyes softened, thinking Jessa figured out she was running out of cash. Although the money wasn't a big bill, right now, it was big for Nina.

Her lips curled up. "She notices everything and no one can

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