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

when not being said. At least, he expected that people would naturally ask if they didn't understand something for he would

own.

tricky since Penny seemed to be worse

mind Atlas's appreciation and quickly forgot about it. Her mind was more focused

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

lifting the pants up but to no avail.

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twisted in dismay. "Didn't I just buy this yesterday?" she gasped,

it wouldn't fit right

spread all across her face, thinking she was gaining a ton of weight every day... or was it because she just

before she reluctantly took off her spy attire.

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.

was in danger. It wasn't her business, but for her, she wanted to save Grave one way

this family from its impending doom, she murmured, staring at the high ceiling blankly. "From

punished for it, and Penny was aware of that. However, if she could make a change, then Grace might not be associated

in priso

being nosy... I know," she told herself, nodding. "But it can't be helped. I need Grace to do something for me

an entire infancy to think about her life in the future. The change she made in the Cortez Household was simply nothing compared to the life she was truly

there are also changes in these mansions and my family... I can't

the first decade of her life. Not that that plan originated from hate, but more of

only thing she needed