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.

scrutinizing look from head to toe. "Hah! Did you go under

polite smile. "I've finished shopping. How about we check out the

plea, Mrs. Miller turned

to go through any painful procedures," Penny replied calmly, "but I'll take your comment

event? I heard

me that impostor is still trying to take

she tugged harder at her mother's arm. "Can we please just leave? I've

you again after so many years.

did you just say?" Mrs.

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

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

said stunning, but this was Penny, and Mrs. Miller

fine woman. Sadly, I heard you're married now. It's a shame, though you could've married into

was a marriage of love." Penny smiled politely. "My mother would've been heartbroken if I married someone I didn't

she had married Zoren

Patricia interjected again, her voice strained as she gave Penny an apologetic look. "Congratulations

lot of things about me," Penny said,

brows furrowed, her smile

my Patricia care about your life?" Mrs. Miller laughed condescendingly. "Penelope Bennet, you might not realize this, but Patricia is way out of your league. You gave yourself away to marriage so young. Young people never know what's best-this is what happens when parents let their children run wild without

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

Do you think it'll suit me?" Nina appeared at Penny's side, holding up a