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

229 Penny's departure

Weeks had passed and Penny had already finished the countless exams she had to take. After the exams, she only had to wait for a few more weeks. While waiting, Penny would come to support Jessa in her competition with Allison.

"Timer starts... now!"

As soon as the judge of the show announced, every contestant in the show quickly went to the ingredients at the back to get whatever they would need for their dish.

Today was the first filming of the first episode of the show. Jessa managed to get in after winning all the previous rounds to be an official candidate.

On the sidelines, Penny and Allison watched intently. But unlike Allison, who was at the edge of her scat, Penny couldn't help but smile.

The world is actually round, huh?' Penny thought while watching Jessa start preparing fiercely. 'Not long ago, it was Aunt Jessa, who is on the sidelines while I compete. But now... the roles are reversed.' In her previous life, Jessa's only habit was gambling and making Penny's life hard.

Jessa changed and continued to do so even without Penny in the household.

Turning her head, Penny smiled subtly upon seeing the nervous look on Allison's face. 'And I hope Mom will also change. Although she's already a good person, I hope she does something for herself."

After all, Allison had poured her heart and soul into her children. No one would point it out because Allison came from a well-off family and her husband was a wise businessman. However, no one knew that as an individual, Allison didn't have a life outside of her children.

Penny hoped that with Jessa's change, Allison would also want to achieve something as an individual. Of course, that was only Penny's opinion. But if her mother was already happy being the way she was, it was also alright.

Allison was already perfect as a housewife. She may be imperfect as an individual, but she was trying her best to be the mother her children needed.

'Although I might not be able to see the finals... my heart is at ease. Her smile stretched as she set her eyes on the set again. I'm not leaving with a heavy heart."

And right now, the strange feeling she carried when asked if she was ready was gone.

This time, Penny was certain she was ready to close this chapter of her life and start anew.

chef, Jessa

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229 Penny's departure

had passed without anyone realizing and before they knew it, the

Haines and Penny faced

down, teary-eyed. She stroked Penny's cheeks with the back of her hand, smiling even though her eyes wanted to shed tears. "You take care of there, okay? If you need anything, just tell Uncle Haines. Or better yet, call Mom,

ear. "I'll call Mom every day so

voice broke as a traitorous tear escaped her eyes.

her actions, but it was

she said. "Don't worry about anything anymore for

nodded, snapping her eyes to Allison's

out and ruffled her hair. "Mom said it. We will always visit you

at the

coated his eyes. "Can you hug Daddy, Penny? I'm so

Penny didn't hesitate to leap, locking her

when you're there, okay? Don't get sick and when you're sad, you can always call us. We'll stay

her, but his voice was more gentle with a tinge of reluctance. Even so, neither Allison nor Charles stopped

Charles and Penny parted, she

a step from her, a look of

"Third brother, what's

cleared his throat, his lips quivering. "I'm just... I'm

his arms. Hugo smiled subtly and placed a hand

send his sister off with a smile. "Slater is just a little sad

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