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

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Perhaps there were some things Penny had to reconsider about what Grace had told her. Initially, she expected the worst reaction from her brothers. Her mind raced far from reality, giving her a real headache.

But reality turned out to be different.

Her brothers weren’t angry or upset because a man had answered her phone late at night. They weren’t even disappointed. If anything, they were simply and purely worried about her well–being.

“I’m so disappointed in myself, Penny admitted, noticing how Atlas’s brows raised in surprise. “I thought you were going to scold me so badly that I’d end up hating you.”

“Who said I won’t scold you?

“But now, I think getting scolded is fine,” she said, a smile stretching from ear to ear as Atlas shook his head at her. “I’m sorry about last night. I should’ve at least told you I wasn’t coming

home.”

“You didn’t even know you fell asleep,” he replied. “You said you were too sleepy, didn’t you?”

She nodded. “Mhm. Very sleepy.”

“Did you rest well last night?”

“Surprisingly, I feel recharged!” Her smile broadened again. “I realized I was more exhausted than I thought. It seems I’ve been pushing my body too hard since coming home.”

Atlas leaned back and crossed one leg over the other. “You should lean back and relax. If you need anything. I’m willing to help.”

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Normally, Penny would outright refuse his help. Helping them was never a problem for her, but receiving help… that was an entirely different matter. Her brothers- especially Atlas often offered their help, and she never once accepted it. The reason was straightforward: in case there was a falling out, they wouldn’t be able to remind her of what they’d done for her.

The only help she ever accepted from him was a simple task that anyone could do, just so it wouldn’t look like she refused their help altogether.

Was that why Atlas also didn’t want to bother her with his problems?

“Actually, I need help, Penny remarked, and much to her surprise, Atlas’s brows rose, his eyes slightly dilating in surprise.

was shocked, as if he had just won the lottery. It was a

do you need? Maintaining his usual poise, Atlas asked curiously, with a hint of

explained her dilemma to her brother, who

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tenderly and smiled, realizing this was the first time she had asked. him for such

you,” she giggled.

you mentioned me or Dad,” Atlas said with at slight sigh.

to say I’m a nepo baby and

my

family is

“Aren’t we capable?”

“First Brother, I-”

“Pfftt-

burst out laughing. Her

you laughing?” she

don’t have

reason.

“Huh?”

to become someone on your own,” he reminded her, his eyes soft and understanding. “Although we want to help, we’re aware of what you’re trying to achieve since. you accepted Professor Singh’s offer. Even so, I’m still glad if you come to me to make things easier for you. No

Her eyes softened as she

Grace was right.

had grown over the years. She kept everyone close, but not close enough to feel her within reach.

hadn’t asked for Atlas’s help and tried Grace’s suggestion, she might never

these words from him.

thought crossed her mind. …then, if I acknowledge this problem, what am I going to do about my attraction to Renren? It would be nice if he

couldn’t help but talk among

really the CEO’s

“How is that possible?

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