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

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

own.

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

appreciation and quickly forgot about

again, nodding to herself. After that, she

lifting the pants up but to no avail. It got stuck

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twisted in dismay. "Didn't I

wouldn't

was gaining a ton of weight every day... or

heavy sigh escaped her before she reluctantly took off her spy attire. How

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

Penny had a plan.

she wanted to save Grave one way or another. Tucking in the bed, Penny

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

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

in priso

can't be helped. I need Grace to do something

the future. The change she made in the Cortez Household was simply nothing compared to

also changes in these mansions and my family...

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. That includes the potential talent

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