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

165 Her heart is healing

[SHORT FLASHBACK]

"Brother, I like this one!" Nina smiled sweetly as she held a dress in front of her brothers.

Atlas glanced at the dress without any interest before he shifted his eyes to her. "Just get it."

"Thank you, First Brother-!" Nina excitedly clasped the dress and skipped to another rack to get another one.

"Bro Brother Atlas..."

Atlas peeled his eyes from Nina's figure to the small and petite figure in front of him. He tilted his head a little to the side, watching Penny lift a dress in front of him. "Can I Can I get this too?"

Atlas glanced at the dress. It was the same as Nina's, but in a different color. "Get it."

Penny pressed her lips. "Do you think it will suit me?"

"No." His answer was faster than batting an eye.

"Oh. She gazed her eyes down, and at the same time, Nina came back. Penny peeked at her, only to see the brief sneer on Nina's face.

"First Brother, can I get this too?!" Nina sweetly inquired while holding another type o

of dress.

Atlas nodded and hummed.

As if mocking her, Nina then asked, "Do you think it will suit me, First Brother?"

Atlas glanced at the dress before rocking his head. "It will suit you."

Nina giggled and hugged the dresses. Their first brother then gazed

lips into a thin line. When no one was looking, Nina wouldn't mind giving her these meaningful and provoking smirks and looks. But when others

told me they're already in the restaurant, Atlas spoke

the counter. Compared to Nina, Penny only got one

saw this, he frowned a little and

failed to see the faint sigh from his brother before he settled the bill with their father's card. Once they finished. Nina asked him if he could help carry her shopping bags. As

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to Atlas's arm, talking about any nonsense she could think of. Despite Atlas's lack of interest, he still made an effort to respond. As for Penny, she kept a step behind them and simply watched the two walk together. This was the first time the Bennet siblings had gone out together. However, Penny didn't even feel she was in it. She felt unwanted, and her presence was unnecessary. Well, considering

sigh escaped Penny, and soon they reached the

all the spotlight. Slater indulged with her cagerly, making Nina. the center of attention. Once they finished, the four of them

Years later...

Nina. Many years had already passed, and they were already adults. Yet, this scene and

same.

she thought, observing their stature, their elegant demeanor, and the regal air around

with the suit he was wearing. Hugo, although in casual clothing, hist posture made him stand out. As for Slater, he didn't need anything because he was just

were like the perfect

She was wearing a loose shirt and some old

after getting a call from Nina. So, she still looked haggard and

bitter smile turned up on her face as she looked ahead

she wished... she

she was exhausted and hungry that she imagined herself replacing Nina's spot. How nice would it be if the one talking so happily with them on their way

restaurant where Atlas made a reservation, Penny held the two greeting cards. with

nice, aren't they?" she

arms, kept his eyes

really good at this!" Penny nodded profusely, making Slater

"See?"

mouth formed an o-shape.

, good job."

Penny can rely