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?"

they redirected their attention to Penny. As soon as they did, they saw the tear that rolled

smiled subtly. "I'm just moved, she whispered.

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uncontrollable tears were for something else, or

these years, the thought of him camping on that street every Thursday without fail unless he was hospitalized moved her to tears. Despite his terrible. health condition and the fact that he had such greedy family members who

did he do to deserve to

brought a deep sense of familiarity into her heart. It clarified a lot of things. Penny, after all, used to ask that question in her previous life. Therefore, Penny knew more than anyone just how mind-breaking

She wanted to make sure he could at least have some space to breathe because when

escape

came into her life and gave her

[Present Time]

Back to the elevator...

Penny, why did you hit me!? My boss is wrong with

"What did you

Benjamin cried out as he quickly reached the corner of the elevator. "But why did you hit me? You told

her hand on her hips, shaking her

me, but you would've disappeared in the night and

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

like to see them try not to," she muttered as she slowly turned her back on him. "Don't judge the book by its cover, Mr. Vitt. The moment I

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means.

fear plastered on Benjamin's face subsided and was slowly replaced with amazement. He clasped his hand and went closer to her like

you, really! I knew it! Those guys are

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

throat. "Anyway, did everything

as she caught the triumphant gleam in his eyes.

only want to make sure my boss doesn't marry that vixen!" Benjamin grumbled on and on, telling Penny that Zoren was planning to resolve this

Penny. His boss's what?"