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."

brother then gazed down

her 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,

texted me and told me they're already in

said that, Nina and Penny followed Atlas to the counter. Compared to Nina, Penny only

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

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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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

sigh escaped Penny, and

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 a few steps

Years later...

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

same.

all look like real siblings,' she thought, observing their stature, their elegant demeanor, and the regal air

suit he was wearing. Hugo, although in casual clothing, hist posture made him stand out. As for Slater, he

like the

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

getting a call from Nina. So, she

up on her face as she looked ahead once

wished...

exhausted and hungry that she imagined herself replacing Nina's spot. How nice would it be if the one talking so

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

aren't they?" she muttered

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

this!" Penny nodded profusely, making Slater

"See?"

formed an

, good job."

worries! Penny can rely