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 down at his phone,

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

told me they're already in the restaurant, Atlas spoke as he looked up at the girls, whom he accompanied to shop for some

followed Atlas to the counter. Compared to Nina, Penny only

and glanced

be honest, Penny didn't like 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

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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 what happened a week before when she got

escaped Penny, and soon they

ate, Nina took all the spotlight. Slater indulged with her cagerly, making Nina. the center of attention. Once they finished, the four of them walked together while Penny

Years later...

already passed, and they were already adults. Yet, this scene and the feeling that it gave to her

same.

to me... they all look like real siblings,' she thought, observing their stature, their

out.

were like the

help but gaze down at her clothes. She was wearing a loose shirt and some old

getting a call from Nina.

smile turned up on her face as she looked ahead once

wished... she

replacing Nina's spot. How nice would it be if the one talking so happily with them on their way to the restaurant was

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

aren't they?" she

arms, kept his eyes on the card. Slater grinned. "I'm the one who chose them

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

"See?"

mouth formed an o-shape.

, good job."

rely on me on this