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

Chapter 743: Guilt kills

Chapter 743: Guilt kills

[FLASHBACK]

"I did everything, Atlas. Everything. I worked and studied ten times harder than anyone else, all in hopes you'd like me. I enrolled in martial arts classes to have something in common with Hugo, and I even studied music and arts so I'd have something to talk about with Slater."

"So yes, I am jealous, because Nina didn't have to do any of that for you all to like her!"

How could you say all of that?

Atlas looked at Penny through the glass, watching as her chapped lips curled into

a sinister smile. Her eyes shone with tears, but she was smiling and even giggling.

He couldn't recognize her.

Was this really the Penny he knew?

"You really are something. I knew it. I knew you were bad news the day you came into our house," Atlas breathed out, barely processing the cruel things she'd just uttered. "Well, at least now I understand."

No, he didn't understand at all.

"Atlas..."

"I heard your execution date is set. I... don't know what to say, Penelope. I just finished Hugo's funeral arrangements, so... I'll find you a decent resting place, but it won't be with our parents or Hugo." Atlas let out a jagged breath, his head rocking slightly as if he wanted to say more.

There was so much more he wanted to say. After all, he had come here to console her, even though her actions had destroyed their family. Yet Penny kept denying what she had done now that her execution was near. And when he didn't believe her, she finally revealed her true colors.

With a heavy heart, Atlas turned his back on her and never looked back.

He didn't want to see her anymore.

he was sure she didn't

hurt each other

He clenched his teeth, punching the steering wheel as her words replayed in his mind like a broken

hissed, gripping the steering wheel

at himself, disappointment in Penny, and helplessness at his

had worked so hard for was gone. His remaining brother had tried to end his own life, and Penny showed

hurt the most, what made him feel truly pathetic, was that even with Penny's lack of remorse, he still felt helpless. He couldn't help her. It tore him apart, trying to look after everyone while

start," he sobbed, resting his arms on the steering wheel and burying his face in them. "Why deny it now, when she knew there was nothing

Atlas believe

thought Penny only recanted once she realized the gravity of her situation.

authorities had gathered, pointing to

steering wheel, leaning his head against the seat. He closed his eyes

moment

his eyes. Seeing the

is this now?" he muttered, pressing

A woman's voice came through,

"Yes, who is this?"

calling from Green

words blurred into the background. In no time, he was speeding toward the hospital, barely aware of how fast he was driving. He wasted no second and jumped out of the

of the emergency ward, where a curtain was partially drawn around the bed.

Atlas exhaled, moving to sit beside Slater's bed, his eyes falling on his brother's wrist, which bore fresh scars underneath the bandage.

his gaze.

a neighbor who had come by with hot soup had found him in time. Otherwise, Slater

were you thinking?" he whispered, taking Slater's hand and squeezing it.

up in Atlas's eyes, helplessness seeping deep

was Atlas's daily life

arrangements and dealing with the fall of Global Prime Logistics, he had to care for Slater. Since everything had spiraled out of control, Slater had barely

holding Slater's hand with trembling fingers.