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."

gazed down at his phone, missing the meaningful smirk

giving her these meaningful

already in the restaurant, Atlas spoke as he looked up at the girls, whom he accompanied to shop for

followed Atlas to the counter. Compared to

frowned a little and glanced at her.

the dress. But she ended up nodding and lowering her head. She 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

10.00

everything. She then clung 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

and

Nina. the center of attention. Once they finished, the four of them walked together while Penny walked a few steps behind

Years later...

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

same.

all look like real siblings,' she thought, observing their stature, their elegant demeanor,

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 dazzling. Nina was

like the perfect

Penny couldn't help but gaze down at her clothes. She was wearing a loose shirt and some old jeans with

lab after getting a call from Nina. So, she still

turned up on her face as she looked ahead

wished... she

she imagined herself replacing Nina's spot. How nice would it be if the one talking so happily with

where Atlas made a reservation, Penny held the two greeting cards. with a smile. Slater leaned closer

nice, aren't they?"

Hugo, who was pushing the cart with his arms, kept his eyes on the

Third brother is really good at this!" Penny nodded profusely,

"See?"

mouth formed an

, good job."

worries! Penny can rely on me