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

227 A promise that would shape them

The Bennet siblings stayed on the balcony in silence, staring out at the beautiful scenery even at night.

"Penny, when you leave... will you give us a call? After the long silence, Hugo broke it.

Penny looked back at them, only to see her brothers staring at her. "Of course, she said with a smile. "I'm just leaving to achieve something, but my heart will always be at home." 2

Hearing her response put ease in their hearts. They might've not said it because Charles was right when he said supporting her was the least they could do for her. Even so, the worry and fear and a little bit of sadness of the idea lingered in their hearts.

"Just like what Mom said, I will come home when I can," she said, setting her eyes on the scenery again. "It's not like I am dying or something like that, so I can always come home. I just really.... want to be someone."

"You're already someone," Atlas remarked, carning her attention again. "You're Penelope Bennet. 1

His tone was the same as usual, but his words carried sincerity, which made his remarks more meaningful. Slater and Hugo nodded before shifting their eyes to her.

"I think that alone is enough," said Hugo,

"Penny, we're just saying you're already someone now, but we're not stopping you from becoming someone you want to become in the future," Slater clarified, in case she misunderstood since her brothers were not explaining properly.

"I know" Penny chuckled while the corner of her

corner of her eyes creased. "Thanks."

Penny smacked her lips and snapped her eyes ahead. Her heart was already warm throughout the day and it was full. For a day, all the worries she had for the future were forgotten with her time with the family. Even though it was only for a moment, she felt at total peace and relaxed.

'In my previous life, I can only imagine something like this,' she thought. Just a short time with my family, a short break to breathe. It didn't need to be grand, but just some time with them... as we talk about the most menial things in life."

got in this

say that Penny was sure her choices in this lifetime were right. But what she was

much better than letting her

living well was the best

changed as well. She didn't mean to; even now, she was a little skeptical, but

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promise that would shape

to endure every time she

who was she not

by forgiving herself for all the bad things she had done to herself for not loving herself, for not

it?

was that she deserved to have a good life. She deserved to have a life

on the plaques; I don't mean money that couldn't be measured. But I will be the happy Bennet, who would go

a subtle smile appeared

the youngest and most successful soldier who will rise the rank. When

her lips as she held her breath. I didn't realize I spoke out my thoughts. Her worries, however, didn't last long when

tell them you have a brother in the ranks of the military," he added with a devious smirk. "Of course, I will

"Second Brother..."

his mouth as he blurted out. "I'll be successful

third brother. "What are you going to be when

not just a musician! I will be a lot of things!" Slater blurted out heedlessly. "That's right! I will do

things that the whole world them your brother is that "famous" guy! I'll make sure I'll be that famous to the point

he just say all of that because I told him he would be a musician?" "Heh,

what about you?" Hugo then turned to Atlas. "Since we're already talking about