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

257 She'll live a long life

"Little beggar?! What happened to you?!"

Penny slowly looked up at her auntie dejectedly. "Auntie, how can you not

recognize me?"

"Hahaha!" Jessa placed her hands on her hips while laughing like an evil witch. "What a surprise! Allison said you'd be coming today, but I was watching out for plump customers. The request for discount riled me up!"

Allison chuckled as she stood beside Jessa. "Penny's changed a lot since her last visit. Anyway, Jessi... don't do that again, w

you? You'll scare our customers away if you confront them like

that."

"Well, sometimes, I think they come here to be talked down to. I thought it was another troublemaker. I was ready to fight!"

"Haha." Allison shook her head and smiled at the girls. "Your aunt and I have been waiting for you both. Let's eat together, okay?"

Allison quickly dragged Jessa to sit down, and they joined the girls.

Initially, Penny couldn't help but express her dismay. After all, she had only lost weight and hadn't gone under the knife! She still looked the same! First, it was Slater, and now Jessa - two people very close to her heart didn't recognize her.

"Fine, fine!" Jessa waved dismissively. "Penny, just because you've lost weight doesn't mean I'll appreciate it if you ever tell me you're on a diet."

something you'll

good!" Jessa intoned, darting her eyes between Allison and

looked at her mother. Allison also faced Penny squarely

Jessa had

been going on. Penny was more interested in hearing

restaurant's stable finances and reputation, it was still best to hear it from Jessa and Allison rather than just relying on

the popularity. Because of this, Jessa would sometimes guest on cooking shows or segments-she even became a judge for two

the other hand, wasn't just the manager of the business but

live

life

carefree brought a smile

Her smile broadened, and her eyes. twinkled. In my previous life,

and Allison had become strong, independent individuals. Allison could now stand on her own, and Jessa was even

eyes blazed as she mentioned her son. "When does he plan to show his face to me,

about that..." she trailed off, gulping nervously. "To be fair, I told him to visit you! But that brat doesn't want

fumed. "Is he

but he had to fly out for a business trip I'll tell you when he's back. I mean, no, I'll tell you

at Penny incredulously, rendered speechless by this display of betrayal. One thing that hadn't changed about Penny was her quickness to throw people under

weren't sure if this trait was a good thing or a terrible one. But

their happy chat continued

have to go, Nina announced with a kind smile. "My fiancé came to pick me up, so he'll drive me

of yours wouldn't

know Nina's fiancé is a little shy, and he's also busy." Allison soothed, earning a raised brow from Jessa. "He's