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

Chapter 788: Too good to be true

Chapter 788: Too good to be true

Initially, Penny's approach was carefree and light, making it easy for others to think she had no idea just how serious the situation was. But now, every word out of her mouth was unfiltered, direct, and unfaltering.

"I'm sorry," Penny said, pulling her arm free from the woman holding her. "I'm not saying your decision is good, nor am I saying mine is righteous. There's no right or wrong here. However, just as I respect your choice to honor what Aunt Mildred might want, I'll do what I feel is right. No hard feelings. Please don't stop me."

With that, the smile disappeared from Penny's face. She scanned the people in the kitchen, huffed, holding their gazes, and then slowly turned to leave.

Each of her steps seemed to echo in everyone's ears. They kept their gaze fixed on her back, their lips down turned and their eyes filled with countless unspoken

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Although their main impression of Penny was that she was blissfully clueless and reckless, they envied her carefree nature. Even when Mildred scolded her nonstop, she never showed signs of negativity. She would frown and complain a bit, but never in a way that made them think she held a grudge or took things personally.

"Are you really this naive?" asked the same woman, Ashley, who had been trying to stop Penny from leaving. She took a deep breath, watching as Penny looked back at her. "Divorce... it's not an easy thing. You can't just marry into the Pierson Family and leave like that. There will be repercussions. Do you understand that?"

Penny pressed her lips together, assessing their expressions before she smiled. "Of course."

really understand that?" the woman repeated, this time emphasizing each syllable. "It's not going to be easy, and your husband might not be able to protect you. It's not going to be all rainbows and sunshine. In fact, it's going to be very bad for you—I mean that in every sense of the

slight nod. "Don't worry. It's not going to be bad

this, okay?" the young woman in her group exclaimed in frustration. "No one here is daring enough to do this because we all understand we're doomed if we do! Do you even

had before marrying into this family," the man (the same one who had lied to his mother) added, raising his voice. "It's not

"Knowing all this, do you still

answered quickly, as if she didn't need a second to reconsider. She grinned widely, pleased that everyone seemed very

showed they were far

if he made me cry." Penny raised a finger, thinking this would be enough to win their cooperation. Second, I have an older brother who's like a robot. Even if the entire Pierson Corporation came

was convincing, Penny cleared her throat and added, "My second brother

don't like to

about my big brothers'

have a third brother, and he's really popular-he's a celebrity. His career has nothing to

eyes, finding her claims hard to believe. Although it was possible for her to have three successful brothers, it seemed a bit

because my husband is stubborn. I told you-he'd do anything I ask, even if it means getting the moon, except divorce.

him, and now you're sure he won't divorce you," Ashley sighed heavily, shaking her head. After

looking at the second in command of the kitchen. She offered a