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."

hugged the dresses. Their first brother then gazed down

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 were looking,

already in the restaurant, Atlas spoke as he looked up at

the counter.

frowned a little and glanced at her. "You're

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 bill with their father's card. Once they finished. Nina asked

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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 what happened a week before

heavy 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 walked together while Penny walked

Years later...

on her brothers and Nina. Many years had already passed, and they

same.

like real siblings,' she thought, observing their stature,

him stand out. As for Slater, he didn't need anything

like the perfect

her clothes. She was wearing a loose

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

bitter smile turned up on her face as

she wished... she was

would it be if the one talking so happily with them on their way to the restaurant was Penny's? [PRESENT

a reservation, Penny held the two greeting cards. with a smile. Slater leaned

nice, aren't they?" she

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

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

"See?"

formed an

, good job."

No worries! Penny can rely on me on