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

255 Overcoming their silent fears

[FLASHBACK]

Sniffles and hiccups echoed in the empty closed restaurant, causing the veins in Jessa's forehead to protrude.

"That's it!" Jessa slammed down her glass and snapped at Allison, who had been crying her heart out. "You why are you crying?!"

Allison had been trying her best not to cry aloud, but she couldn't help it. She wiped her eyes and looked at Jessa apologetically.

"I'm upset! That's why!" Allison yelled, her cheeks red from drinking more than she should. "I'm very angry and upset, and it makes me cry! Is that bad?!" Jessa clicked her tongue. "This crybaby..."

"How can I not cry? It's so upsetting. Are you not upset?" Allison hiccuped. "You were so close... I hate this feeling. If you're not crying, then I'll cry! Let me be!"

Allison shamelessly continued bawling her eyes out for herself and for Jessa.

Today, Jessa had been eliminated in the semi-finals of Master Chef, and Allison couldn't help but feel upset and cry about it. As for Jessa, she ruffled her hair in irritation before taking another

shot of vodka. I

"Tss." Jessa huffed and leaned against the table. "Of course, I'm upset."

Allison slowly looked at Jessa. "Then why aren't you crying?"

"Because you're already crying!!!" Jessa yelled in irritation. "How can I cry when you're already

crying?"

"Fine... I'll stop-

Jessa waved dismissively. "Just cry for me.

was upset and crying, but she knew she also had to console Jessa. If Allison was already this upset about Jessa's

worse.

not crying

about it."

"Huh?

as she pondered. "I didn't like cooking before, but when that piglet came into our house - I didn't like her. But then, she

Penny is not a piglet, Allison

the bigger her appetite became. She

Overcoming their

her plate squeaky clean." Jessa furrowed her brows as she recalled the past. "Now that I think about it, your daughter is a

you please stop criticizing my daughter?" Allison frowned, still teary-eyed. "Even if I

her, okay? I'm describing

pursed her lips. "That's even more

much. It's just that it's the only thing I could do to take my mind off things. It was my escape, and thus, it became an addiction. It was Penny who pulled me

corner of her lips curled up into a subtle smile. "Thank you for signing me up for

"Huh?"

eliminated sucks, but I had fun overall. If you hadn't forced me into it, I wouldn't have wanted to prove myself. Especially at this age, it's hard to start something new or

raised brow. She was a fearless woman in most people's eyes. However, what others didn't know was that despite their opinions about her, Jessa had her fears: one of them was trying something

this opportunity Allison created for her, or for Allison's unwavering support, Jessa wouldn't have been able to overcome this

appreciate it. The smile on Jessa's face

had this fierce look by

"But I'm glad it turned out to be a good experience

a good experience for you