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 lifetime was more than

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

than letting her

well was the best

of them somehow changed as well. She didn't mean to; even now, she was a little skeptical, but she simply let things go with the flow. As she mentioned, she may not forget what she had

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was she

for all the bad things she had done to herself for not loving herself, for not taking care of herself, and for participating in performing all her agonies instead of protecting herself - she was able to

deserve it? She didn't

to have a good life. She deserved to have a life on her own terms. She deserved to be kind to herself. She

brothers. "In the future, I will be someone successful in life. And by successful, I don't mean certificates or names on the plaques; I don't mean money

as a subtle smile

and most successful soldier who will rise the rank. When Hugo spoke, Penny flinched and

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

of the military," he added with a devious smirk. "Of course, I will

"Second Brother..."

as he blurted

the third brother. "What are you going

out heedlessly. "That's right! I will do

the whole world them your brother is that "famous" guy! I'll make sure I'll be that famous to the point I only need to say my first name and everyone already knows me!" 2

'Did he just say all of that because I told him he would be a musician?" "Heh, Slater smirked proudly, rubbing his nose as he truly impressed Hugo.

you?" Hugo then turned to Atlas. "Since we're already talking about what we're going to achieve when we're adults, what are you going to