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

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When Penny arrived at the mansion, her family was already waiting for her and Chunchun, Seeing them turn their heads in her direction and smile warmly at her made her feel safe. She smiled back at them, even though for some reason, her heart felt heavier. Meow.

Penny raised her brows and gazed down at Chunchun. Without a word, she released her cat and let it saunter towards Hugo.

"Happy Birthday, Chunchun-" Hugo greeted warmly as he picked up the cat in his arms.

"Penny, what kind of walk did you do?" Slater quickly threw his entry, his hands on his hips, impatience in his eyes. "It felt like it was a marathon and not just a run!"

Atlas tugged his earlobe, finding Slater's voice more annoying today.

"Slater, shut up!" Charles expressed, explaining why Atlas didn't bother saying a word.

"Penny, your brothers prepared a simple celebration for Chunchun's birthday," Allison, who seemed to have just gotten home, walked up to her daughter. "Let's celebrate it together, okay?"

Penny nodded, smiling. "Mhm."

Having said that, the family gathered in the dining room. Hugo was the one who prepared everything with barely any help from Slater and Atlas. However, the other two were taking their rightful credits just because they could.

With party hats on, everyone, including Chunchun, they clapped slowly and sang Happy Birthday. The lights were off and only some dim lights were on to make the lit birthday candle appear warmer. Butler Jen and a few servants stood not far away to join the fun. "Happy Birthday to you..."

Happy birthday to you..."

Although Penny was clapping and smiling, she couldn't help but lower her eyes. Her smile turned bitter and her eyes softened.

That... fool,' she thought once again, reminded that Zoren might still be in that meeting spot right now.

"Blow the candle!" Slater exclaimed, and Hugo blew the candle for Chunchun.

As soon as the flame extinguished, the lights were quickly switched on. Everyone was clapping in joy, greeting their family member for another year in their lives. And while this was all happening, Slater glanced at Penny and furrowed his brows. "Penny?" called Slater. "Are you crying?"

to Penny. As soon as they did, they saw the tear

moved, she whispered. "Very... touched. I can't

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wasn't a lie, but those uncontrollable tears were for something

that street every Thursday without fail unless he was hospitalized moved her to tears. Despite his terrible. health condition and the fact

just what sin did he do to deserve to be treated like that by his

ask that question in her previous life. Therefore, Penny knew more than anyone just how mind-breaking that question was. Surely, he was

make sure he could at least have some space to breathe because when Penny couldn't breathe

escape

into her life and gave her that

[Present Time]

Back to the elevator...

me!? My boss is wrong with you!

"What did you

the corner of the elevator. "But why did you hit me? You told me to

her fingers through her hair and cast him an apathetic look. She placed her hand on her hips, shaking her head in disappointment. "Those guys I deployed to

mean, they won't do it in front of me, but you would've disappeared in

complexion paled, now petrified at the thought that she sent them some real thugs. "Why would you send such a cruel bunch to

"Don't judge the book by its cover, Mr. Vitt. The moment I left last night instead of approaching him

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means.

was slowly replaced with amazement. He clasped his hand and went closer to

Penny is so dependable, Benjamin giggled wickedly. "Miss Penny, I never doubted you, really! I knew it! Those guys are reliable despite their eccentric appearances, and we're really in

sidelong glance, speechless by this level of shamelessness. But then again,

his throat. "Anyway, did everything go well with the

a brow as she caught the triumphant gleam in his eyes. "You...

Penny that Zoren was planning to resolve this by marrying

Penny. His boss's what?"