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

279 How did you know me?

"What is he doing here?"

The corners of Penny's lips curved downward, her eyes fixed on the person ahead of her.

"What are you doing here?" she asked, louder this time. "Dean, I'm getting annoyed with you.

now e

Dean, who was leaning against the side of the car, peeled himself away from it. He smiled charmingly as he walked toward her.

"Why are you getting annoyed with me? It's not like I'm following you," he quipped, stopping in front of her. "I know where you live and I'm just dropping by."

"Wow... so because of that, you think you can come here anytime?"

"Penny, I felt like our last conversation... it weighed on my heart. His smile faded as he sighed. "I reflected on my actions, and you were right. I should trust you. After all, we've known each other for a long time, and no matter what, we've shared many memories over the past twelve years."

Penny narrowed her eyes slightly, raising her brows. "What did you cat today? You're saying so many strange things."

"Haha. I reflected on my actions and realized that no matter how worried I was about you, I should know you better than anyone," he explained with a smile. "Whatever you need from my uncle, I'm staying out of it."

"Good." She nodded, a bit taken aback by his change in approach.

"Anyway, Penny, there's another reason I came here," he remarked, watching her brows elevate. His lips stretched a little as he took something out of his pocket. "Here."

Penny glanced at the small box-a handful-sized present-and asked, "What is that?"

"A toy fish. He shrugged and jerked his chin toward the cat in her arms. "Happy Birthday,

Chunchun." (

"Oh..." Her lips closed slightly. "You remembered her birthday, huh?"

"I always remember her birthday," he said with a touch of humor. "Did you think even now, with how busy I am with work, I'd forget her birthday?

Penny pursed her lips and drew a deep breath. "Well, thank you."

"Do you have other plans for her birthday?"

"Well, my Second Brother prepared a simple family dinner for it," she said as she accepted the box. "Thanks!"

Dean blinked as if waiting for something. "No invite?"

her head, and he frowned. "Haha.

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did you know

misunderstanding tonight was the last thing Penny wanted. She already

he chuckled. "How will you date if

bother. Dating is not

always plan

her eyes, a glint flickered in them before she smirked. "Of course. Otherwise, I'd be

between his brows creased slightly at the sly look that briefly crossed her face. But Penny was always like

smiled and nodded. "It's

her tongue and rolled her

if you won't invite me for dinner, should I walk you home?" he asked meaningfully. "Or is

this, her eyes brimming with curiosity. "Dean, when have I

he laughed. "But like they say,

head, clicking her tongue

and stared at her with anticipation. "Should I

usual. "You brought

once.

eyes gleamed

"What? Did you not

"No... I didn't."

Oh, that's

Penny, after all, had made it her life's mission to oppose him in everything, no matter how big or small. "Did you just say yes just to see my reaction?"

triumphantly. "It was worth

off before letting out a

Don't be such a drama

widely, nodding his head as he took a short jog to

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did you

the smile

on the other hand, glanced at his side profile. "Dean, can I

first, too. You never ask me questions because you think that's akin to

eyes ahead,

question? We're quits now. You answered mine, so I'll answer yours," he said, just to let her know this wasn't a favor she'd have to return in

you know

and then he stopped, while Penny continued walking. He stared at her back, watching the distance between

you this before,

are you asking now?" he

pure curiosity.