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

Chapter 536: I thought you knew a lot of things about me

Penny and Zoren had discussed Patricia. Although Zoren didn't divulge all the details, he told Penny he was keeping Patricia around solely to make whoever had sent her believe that Patricia had him wrapped around her finger.

Penny didn't mind, as she also hadn't told Zoren about the person behind Patricia. She was still searching for Nathaniel. With everything that had happened, Penny and Zoren were taking things slowly, careful not to overwhelm each other.

One thing Penny was certain of, though, was that Patricia knew Zoren was aware of her scheme. It reminded Penny of the conversations between Nathaniel and Patricia-those horrible plans meant to entrap Zoren.

"How are you?" Penny asked with genuine curiosity, noticing how quickly Patricia had turned pale. "Are you okay? You look like you've seen a ghost."

"Ah." Patricia's voice faltered, forcing her to clear her throat. "Hehe. I'm just not feeling well today."

"Not feeling well... but you're out shopping?" Penny raised an eyebrow.

"There's a charity event later," Patricia muttered, biting her lip as she forced a grin. "Anyway, I'm in a bit of a hurry, so I'll head out."

"Oh..." Penny tilted her head, watching Patricia quickly turn toward the cashier. When the paper bags were handed to her, Patricia almost snatched them in her rush. But just before she could leave, Mrs. Miller's voice rang out.

"Patricia, look at this dress! It's amazing..." Mrs. Miller's excitement faded as she noticed Patricia's pale face, her eyes then landing on the woman standing beside her daughter. "And you are...?"

"It's nice to see you again, Mrs. Miller." Penny smiled, her eyes squinting slightly. "It's Penelope Bennet. Remember me?"

The brief admiration in Mrs. Miller's eyes quickly shifted to dismay upon hearing Penny's name.

from head to toe.

Patricia tugged at her mother's arm, forcing a polite smile. "I've finished

her daughter's plea, Mrs. Miller turned back to

calmly, "but I'll take your comment

huffed, raising her chin proudly. "Are you shopping for a dress for tonight's event? I heard your brother is attending. Maybe he asked you to be his muse... or was it that fake daughter he's

paused dramatically, gasping. "Don't tell me that impostor is

Patricia nearly shouted, her voice cracking as she tugged harder at her mother's arm. "Can we please just

whisk her mother away. "It's good to see you again after

just say?"

is that it's nice to see you haven't changed," Penny repeated, her tone light but her meaning clear. "You're just as lovely

raising her chin even higher. "And you've changed. I must admit you look... presentable

said stunning, but this was Penny, and Mrs. Miller was not one to pay the

don't dislike you," Mrs. Miller added with a sneer. "You've grown into a fine woman. Sadly, I heard you're married now. It's a shame, though you could've married into Ito Motors! I bet your mother was heartbroken when you settled for

marriage of love." Penny smiled politely. "My mother would've been heartbroken if I married

had married Zoren

as she gave Penny an apologetic look. "Congratulations on your

of things about

brows furrowed, her smile becoming

"Penelope Bennet, you might not realize this, but Patricia is way out of your league. You gave yourself away to marriage so young.

faded slightly as Mrs. Miller's remarks hit a nerve. Just

you think it'll suit me?" Nina appeared at Penny's side, holding up a random dress she had grabbed