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

was one of Atlas's biggest problems, thinking everyone should know things even when not being said. At least, he expected that people would naturally

own.

felt even more tricky since Penny seemed to be worse than him in that area. Worse - but not in a bad way,

Penny didn't mind Atlas's appreciation and quickly forgot about it. Her mind was more

bag. She checked the contents once again, nodding to herself. After that, she reached out for a pair of black clothing. She quickly changed

pants up but to no

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"Didn't I just buy this yesterday?" she gasped, thinking she even fit

wouldn't fit

all across her face, thinking she was gaining a ton of weight every day...

before she reluctantly took off her spy attire. How nice would it

silly," she mumbled and gave up, taking out some casual outdoor clothes and wearing them easily. She then wore her pajamas over her outdoor clothes, knowing it was much better to be safe than sorry. Her mother might check on her or anyone; whoever it

Penny had a plan.

to save Grave one way or another. Tucking in the bed, Penny laid flat

can save this family from its impending doom, she murmured, staring at the high

she should be punished for it, and Penny was aware of that. However, if she could make a change, then Grace might

in priso

can't be helped. I need Grace

entire infancy to think about her life in the future. The change she

and my family... I can't just forget my future,"

originated from hate, but more of the terms of how she wanted to live in the future. That includes the

weren't the only thing she needed to invest in, but