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.

have plenty of time to waste?" Jessa's remarks snapped them

husband cleared his throat. "Let's

the family ate muietly There was still this lingering fear

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used to the life she

comments that could ruin their day. But she didn't. Nina. ate

night was a one time thing, but it seemed Nina's

took his plates to the sink. As usual, he kissed the twins goodbye and then his wife. Not long after, the twins also finished. Just like their father, they

twins weren't as affectionate as they hurriedly rushed

plates to the sink. This was the second time she finished a meal in this household last night was the first.

when Nina reached the front door, making Nina look back. "Forgetting

eyes shifted to the lunch bag her aunt was holding

here?" Jessa's face soured. "Go and carry this. You've been wasting your lunch

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

as she took the

irritably waved her hand. "Geez. Just go. Don't smile at

Yet, Nina still smiled. She thought her auntie had this odd way of showing her affection, but it

Nina walked out of the house with the lunch bag in her hand. As she reached the gates, Jessa approached the front

arms crossed. "What an emotional brat," she commented, but

able to wake up and search for how to get to

the bus, Nina was about

noticed something inside. She peeked inside

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. She didn't have money,

aunt is really scary. Her lips curled up. "She notices everything and

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