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 ask if they didn't understand something for he would also ask questions on things he couldn't figure out on

own.

seemed to be worse than him in

appreciation and quickly forgot about it. Her mind was more

the contents once again, nodding to herself. After that, she reached out for a pair

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

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her face twisted in dismay. "Didn't I just

it wouldn't

she was gaining a ton of weight

spy attire. How nice

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 would be, they would surely find it suspicious if she wasn't in

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

I can save Grace, then I can save this family from its impending doom, she murmured, staring at the

the crine world before she could even reach adulthood. Grace's first crime was heavy and irreparable she should be punished for it, and Penny was aware of that. However, if she could make a change, then

in priso

be helped. I need

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

changes in these mansions and my family... I can't just forget my future," she told

her brothers and parents were not enough for Penny to forget the plans she had for the 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.

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