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

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"Penny."

Penny stopped and looked back, tilting her head curiously. Atlas stood in the mezzanine while looking in her direction.

"What is it?" she asked when he didn't say anything even after their eyes met.

"Thanks."

Her brows knitted. "For?"

"The book recommendation," was his answer, assuming Penny would already figure it out. "It might be long overdue, but thanks."

"Ah." She smiled. "No biggie."

And Penny quickly turned her back on him and went to her bedroom.

"Atlas stared at her retreating figure and frowned. "Did I thank her a little too late?"

Another deep exhale slipped past his lips, snapping his eyes up to her figure. "She's being indifferent again."

Penny was like hot and cold: some days she was appreciative, but most of the time, she was indifferent. She was especially nonchalant when taking credits, making one wonder if she was just not interested in the person or if she simply didn't care.

"Tsk" Atlas pinched the bridge of his nose and shook his head, walking away to his room. I think I need to make more effort. 2

know things even when not being said. At least, he expected that people would naturally ask

own.

his little sister, it felt even more tricky since Penny seemed to be worse than him

quickly forgot about it. Her mind was more focused on

room, she quickly ran to her closet and took out her small purple bag. She checked the contents once again, nodding to herself. After that, she reached out for a pair of black clothing. She quickly changed from

ah, ouch!" Penny jumped while lifting the pants up but to no avail. It got

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the full-body mirror, her face twisted in dismay. "Didn't I just buy this yesterday?" she gasped,

it wouldn't fit

gaining a ton of weight every day... or

took off her spy attire. How nice would it be

pajamas over her outdoor clothes, knowing it was much better to be

Penny had a plan.

couldn't sleep soundlessly tonight, knowing Grace was in danger. It wasn't her business, but for her, she wanted to save Grave one way or another. Tucking in the bed, Penny laid flat on her back and killed some

its impending doom,

Penny was aware of that. However, if she could make a change, then

in priso

told herself, nodding. "But it can't be helped. I need

as a baby, she had an entire infancy to think about her life in the future. The change she made in the Cortez Household was simply nothing compared

mansions and my family... I can't just forget

first decade of her life. Not that that plan originated from hate, but more of the terms of how she wanted to live in the future. That includes the potential talent she had seen in people in her

thing she needed