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

Chapter 458: 4T & M

"Hmm..." A soft moan escaped Penny as she slowly opened her eyes. She blinked a few times, and as her vision cleared, she noticed someone sitting in the chair beside the bed.

Hugo leaned over, his expression worried. "Penny, how do you feel now?"

"Hmm?" Confused, Penny furrowed her brows and noticed the bowl on the side table and the towels around it. With a coarse voice, she asked, "Second Brother, what's going on?"

"You were running a fever," he said. "I was worried about you earlier, so I came to check. You were burning up when I saw you."

"Oh." Penny tried to sit up, but Hugo gently placed his hand on her shoulder. "Stay down," he said, pushing her lightly back onto the bed. "Just rest for now. Your fever has barely gone down, so you need more rest."

Penny frowned slightly, letting out a heavy sigh before nodding. "Why did I get a fever so suddenly?" she murmured, not recalling ever getting sick like this in this lifetime.

It was something she had noticed about herself since waking up as a child. While the other children would catch colds, Penny was always fine. Even during flu season, she remained healthy. She had assumed it was because she ate well and had a strong immune system. Another factor she considered was that in her previous life, Penny worked tirelessly, even when she wasn't feeling well. So, even if there had been something off with her health or temperature, she wouldn't have paid much attention to it. freewebnovel.com

In other words, this was the first time she'd had a fever in this lifetime—or at least, as far as she could remember.

"You're human, that's why," Hugo said, humor in his weak voice as he fixed the blanket over her. "Just rest today. The warm soup will be here any moment, so you won't sleep on an empty stomach. I'll wake you up then."

"Mhm." Penny hummed and nodded, closing her eyes to rest. 'I probably overworked myself lately.'

Given all the tasks she had to complete this week, this was likely her body's way of telling her to take it easy. So, she listened and rested.

let out a shallow breath and leaned back in the chair, his eyes still on her. After a while, a faint knock came from the door. When he turned around, he saw Butler

Master," Butler Jen called softly, almost tiptoeing into the room. "How is Miss

Jen set the tray of soup on the side table. Hugo helped by clearing away the bowl of water and towels to make room. Once everything was in place, Butler Jen cast a concerned glance at Penny. "She's fine, Butler Jen," Hugo reassured him, noticing the worry in his eyes. "She just woke up, but I told her to rest while

smiled meekly. "Miss Penny doesn't usually get sick. She's probably more exhausted from work than

looking at his sister again. "She always does

evident on their faces. After a minute

trip," Butler Jen said. "They're in the drawing room with First Master Atlas and... Mr.

a smile. "I can look after Miss Penny, Second Young Master. Ma'am Allison is also on her way home, So, you don't have to worry about Miss Penny. I'm certain

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A part of him felt guilty, thinking that if he had stopped Penny last night, she might not have developed a fever. However, he knew that things seemed important and tense, especially with Zoren

the head of the Bennet Family, any family matters should go through him, For the issue to reach Charles, it meant that even Atlas thought their father's involvement

was that Zoren was asking for

of him. Despite everything Penny had shared and their date night, Hugo still wanted to

giving Butler Jen a brief

Jen smiled

quietly left

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night of Penny

want to confirm something

has asked for my help so decisively. You don't have to say more I'm in." Hugo smiled in satisfaction, ready to assist