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

Chapter 469

Chapter 469: Something sweet, not spicy!

Never in her life had Atlas embraced Penny, not even when they were children. Unlike the emotional Slater and the affectionate Hugo, Atlas was allergic to any kind of physical closeness. Even a simple touch would make his eyes sharpen, wondering if the other person had sanitized their hands. The fact that he occasionally allowed Penny to cling to his arm was already a big step.

But here he was, hugging her.

"I'm sorry, Penny. I would've hated myself too in that dream."

The stiffness in Penny's body slowly eased as her face reflected a mix of surprise and confusion.

"I was... I was talking about a dream I had," she stammered. "It's not real."

Masking her past experiences as a dream had been her way of expressing how much her love for him — and the family had overcome the hatred she once carried. She had only mentioned it to make a point, not for any other reason.

"I know it's just a dream, but even so, I don't like the idea of hurting you, even in a dream," Atlas responded quietly, his tone sincere. "You were right. As the eldest, I should've been the first to protect you, not the first to throw you into the fire." freewebnovel.com

Atlas patted her back gently and sighed. "I was a mean person in that dream. I deserved the punishment. I'll accept it until your anger is quenched."

"First Brother..."

"And once you wake up, I'll be a better big brother to you," he continued. "I'll keep repenting, whether it's in a dream or in reality."

became gentle, and her lips quivered slightly. There was this tension that formed in her throat,

slowly placed a hand on his back, smiling. 'I've always thought he

unexpected twist

She had let go of the pain and bitterness from her previous life. After all,

to that Penny — who had lived and died for others — felt like he was mending the unnoticed, lingering wounds in her heart. His words didn't heal her

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peacefully when they arrived home. However, for some reason, Atlas felt awkward after that hug. Regardless, Penny knew it was a night she would never

phone snapped Penny out of her thoughts. He had called while she was in the middle of her night skincare

she hummed in response. "Sounds like

down at her phone. "Renren, I think I was born with a lot of luck in

"In this lifetime?"

mean, my family really cares for me, and my brother just took me on an expensive date! Although it was a bit too romantic for a sibling dinner, it

handsome, tall, smart, a good person, and a good kisser —

a bright smile. Even though Zoren couldn't see her, he could feel her

he asked with a short

blushed. "Very. I feel like celebrating.

"Please don't do that."

as she looked down at the phone. Zoren's responses were always quick, but this one was almost instant, sounding

she mumbled.

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