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

Chapter 480: tough cookie

Aside from the constant glares Slater kept shooting in Zoren's direction, nothing had been said until they all settled down. Penny darted her eyes between her brothers, aware that Zoren had dropped the bomb on her family.

'I haven't even asked his reason behind it,' she thought, knowing Zoren wouldn't act without telling her if there wasn't a good reason. Things had been overwhelming lately, and Penny was giving herself some time to breathe. Obviously, that plan wasn't being exercised because everything was happening one after another.

"Pe—" Zoren's voice caught in his throat when he felt Slater's murderous gaze on his side.

Seeing this, Penny let out a shallow breath. She wanted to scold her third brother for being rude to Zoren. Even if this reaction from Slater was expected — considering how he reacted when he found out that Penny was his sister and not Nina - she still wanted to call him out. However, she also understood Zoren's reason for stopping her.

If Penny scolded Slater in front of him, Slater would only blame Zoren for it. With Slater's personality, it wouldn't be surprising if he assumed Zoren was putting a wedge between him and his sister.

'Who would have thought in-laws are so complicated?' she wondered, reminded of Allison's relationship with the Bennet family. 'No wonder Mom was like that with her in-laws. I thought Dad simply distanced himself because he didn't get along with his father, but it seems he was just protecting Mom from his own family.'

This situation, however, was different.

Penny cast another glance between her brother and Zoren. Zoren maintained an expressionless look while Slater glared at him. It didn't seem like Zoren was affected by these vicious glares.

"Ren-" Penny bit her tongue when she received the same glare from Slater. She forced a smile and laughed. "Third Brother, did you get checked? What happened might've shocked you since it was dangerous."

Slater shook his head, pleased that Penny's attention was on him first. "I'm alright, my baby sister."

he start calling me that?'

hurt! I know you care for me, but you should think of your own well-being!" Slater intoned dramatically. "Penny, your third big brother is here, so you don't

with a wink, while her expression turned blank. He could have easily said all that without so much effort. Why did

Regardless of her thoughts, Penny still offered him a reassuring smile. "I mean, I'm already okay. So, you don't

His lips stretched from ear to ear. "In

Uh-oh.

Penny held her breath as a look of horror spread across her face. Slater, with work,

like you're glad the incident happened because it gave you a reason to ditch your work,"

hurt, and that will never make me happy!" He clicked his tongue and sighed. "Why do you

grumpity crossed her arms and leaned back, adjusting to a more

face. She wanted to

quickly, but Slater clearly wanted the attention on himself

how

Slater smirked proudly at Zoren. Even if Zoren couldn't see, he could feel it. Hence, he couldn't help but

laughing about?" Slater grumbled, clearly not pleased with

eyelashes and faced him. "It's just that you remind me of my

not as good-looking as I am!" Slater snorted.

and Penny couldn't help but glance as they thought of Ray. Ray might be

wouldn't