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."

and your husband might not be able to protect you. It's not going to be all rainbows

responded with a short hum and a slight nod. "Don't worry. It's not

make light of 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 understand that?! All

same one who had lied to his mother) added, raising his voice. "It's not all rainbows and butterflies; it's not that easy. If

depressed guy and the others all nodded at Penny, making sure she understood. "Knowing all this,

as if she didn't need a second to reconsider. She grinned widely, pleased that everyone seemed very attentive. "Don't worry. I understand everything

their expressions showed they were far from

anyone who made me cry-whoever it is. He once told my husband he doesn't care if he's a demigod; he'd kill him 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 knocking at his office, he'd kick them out if they came without an appointment. He's a good businessman too, so he knows

that was convincing, Penny cleared her throat and

don't like

about my big brothers'

celebrity. His

believe. Although it was possible for her to have three successful brothers, it seemed a bit too convenient. Then again, her carefree attitude might make sense if she'd grown up around those

out of the family because my

won't divorce you," Ashley sighed heavily, shaking her head. After another sigh, she glanced at Penny and then looked around at

in command of