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.

didn't want to see him

had hurt

into his car, tears began streaming down his cheeks. He clenched his teeth, punching the steering wheel

steering wheel before punching

disappointment in Penny, and helplessness at his

his heart. Everything his father had worked so hard for was gone. His remaining brother had tried to end his

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 having no time to process

she should've done it from the 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 I could do, even if I wanted

believe her?

she realized the gravity of her situation. Penny was smart,

pointing to Penny's involvement, why would he

Atlas pushed himself back from the steering wheel, leaning his head against the seat. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying

be the only moment he'd have to

his phone rang, and he opened his eyes. Seeing the

this now?" he muttered,

Atlas Bennet?" A woman's voice came through, which was unfamiliar to

"Yes, who is this?"

from Green Valley Medical

the hospital, barely aware of how fast he was driving. He wasted no second and jumped out of the car

steps slowed as he reached the end of the emergency ward, where a curtain was partially drawn around the bed. He could see Slater's side

exhaled, moving to sit beside Slater's bed, his eyes falling on his brother's wrist, which bore fresh

his gaze.

there after a suicide attempt. Fortunately, a neighbor who had come by with hot soup had found him

taking Slater's hand and squeezing it. "I'm

up in Atlas's eyes, helplessness

Atlas's daily life

care for Slater. Since everything had spiraled out of control, Slater had barely been able to cope.

Slater's hand with trembling fingers.