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

208 Penny is leaving

That night, Charles summoned his children to the family room. Even though there was an upcoming basketball play Hugo and Atlas were participating in, he wanted to break the news to them as early as possible. He didn't want the same problems they had before to come between them again just because he held off on information the boys would most likely want to hear early on. 1

"Atlas, Hugo, I know you're tired, but this is important, said Charles sternly, watching his two elder sons look at him listlessly. However, Atlas almost looked like he needed emergency attention because of how tired he appeared.

Charles took a deep breath and huffed it out. "Penny is leaving."

"What?" Atlas, despite his haggard and stressed appearance, frowned. "Dad, what is it this time?"

Hugo wasn't also pleased. "Dad, why are you sending Penny away? Whatever bad news you heard, it's not true."

Penny smiled awkwardly at her brothers but was not surprised that Slater didn't react. Much to

Ther her shock, before Charles could continue, her father and her other brothers suddenly cast Slater

a look.

"Slater, why are you not reacting?" asked Charles out of pure curiosity. "If you're going to react, react now, son. In that case, we can all move forward together."

"Slater, don't tell me you're secretly happy with the news?" Hugo squinted. Atlas, on the other hand, preserved his energy on the upcoming "debate," he would have with his father. He shared their sentiments, though.

Slater cleared his throat and shrugged. "Penny and I talked about it" His display of nonchalance looked more like arrogance. "She explained it to me, so I understand about it now" @

Atlas, especially Hugo, was quickly filled with bitterness at Slater's bragging. Was he saying he and Penny were closer? That's why Penny told him beforehand?

Slater slid his eyes to the corner, feigning ignorance of his brothers' obvious internal monologues.

looked at Penny with a smile, and Allison stroked Penny's head. That was a minus to their worries. Hence, Charles faced his

but let me explain" Charles cleared his throat and started. "Some time ago, Professor

Atlas and Hugo every single detail, while the other two listened intently. At this

couldn't help but sigh and Slater shook his head.

mistake in what our father would sav and use it against him?' her face crumpled and it didn't take

prove her right.

see. So since Penny is a genius, Professor Singh wants to use her intelligence to make a name for himself?" Hugo replied after the

his tongue at him. "Professor Singh doesn't need Penny to make a name for himself. After all, he's already well known in his field and a very respected person in the education

father sigh, as if Charles was expecting a long and endless argument. "Dad, I know your intention is good and you want

Penny can't

can decide on this matter, what I'm saying is who would take care of her? We might not care what other people would say, but will you really send a thirteen-year-old somewhere far away?" Atlas was in disbelief. He wasn't even sure if that was the right argument because

it's Penny's decision. So, we have to respect

us, even for Penny. However, as a parent and as a family, support is the only thing we can give to each other. We have no right to cut

angry about it. Dad even raised his restrictions and gave

cleared his throat as he

some time ago."

up his face. "What?

I forgot to tell you because

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sons, Charles was just pleased this was rather peaceful than he expected. "Atlas, Hugo, Slater," he called, waiting for his son to look In his direction. "I know you've all grown fond of Penny, but

much as possible, let's cherish all the time we're together, Moreover, there would be

nodded. "I hope you'll find it in your heart to accept that your little sister has her own dreams and ambitions she wants

and Atlas didn't show any sign of understanding it, but they were quiet. When silence was about to settle in, Slater raised

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