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

Chapter 791: What a relief?

Chapter 791: What a relief?

Thud!

For a moment, everyone's eyes fell on the woman who had been pushed down and landed on the floor with a thud. Deep lines appeared between their brows as they stared at Penny, a face too unfamiliar to most of them.

"Penny?" Belle whispered to herself, pushing herself up slightly, worry immediately shining in her eyes, confused by this sudden turn of events.

Dean, on the other hand, narrowed his eyes, his face twisting. 'What is this woman doing now?' he wondered, veins in his forehead protruding. 'Wasn't she trying to hide? Why is she here, taking all the spotlight?'

Dean slowly lifted his gaze to Mildred and then at the rest of the kitchen crew. He knew Penny well enough to guess the reason. 'It must be because of Mildred.' Penny was like this, after all-when someone she cared about was in trouble, she would always step in.

'This woman...' he pinched the bridge of his nose, massaging his brows as he considered what to do. 'Why can't she just live a normal, peaceful life?'

Meanwhile, Zoren raised an eyebrow and gazed down at the damsel in distress on the floor. He cautiously reached for his IV and cast a look at the nurse.

"Take it off," he whispered, making the nurse furrow her brows. "Now."

"But "The nurse's breath hitched when Zoren's eyes suddenly lit up dangerously. "Ye-yes."

As quietly as she could, the nurse carefully stopped the IV and removed it. She quickly pressed a cotton ball to the site, but Zoren took it from her, waving her away impatiently.

'No wonder the taste was familiar,' he thought, glancing at the plate his wife had given him. 'She must really be upset that I invited her brother instead of her. That's why she gave me this food.'

him accepted this punishment. If Penny was that displeased, he should take responsibility. After all, his grandmother often told him he

Meow.

jumped off the chair, snapping Zoren out of his thoughts. Zoren watched as the white ball of sunshine sauntered to his chair, only for Chunchun to look in Penny's direction. Chunchun kept its gaze on Penny for a while before

on its back. A low purr escaped him as he stayed still, rather than jumping toward Penny. The

are disappointed in me,' Zoren sighed heavily, shaking his head as he felt his "children's" disappointment. What he didn't know was that Chunchun

she smelled like onions and garlic-a strong scent that didn't sit well

what's going on here?" Mildred blurted out in disbelief, helping Penny sit up. "Why are you dragging her out of here? You

pressed her lips into a

woman admitted to mixing some unknown spice into the food." She then cast a look around the table before her gaze settled on William. "She's the

the others frowned, though Belle, Dean, and Zoren remained

"Ashley, what do you think you're doing? Stop spouting nonsense and go back to the kitchen.

as she tried to maintain a ong front. "We're just

eyes to Penny, only

I think I did something... to one

Mildred opened and closed her mouth. 'I knew it! When she was doing the plating, she

under her wing. So, even if Penny admitted to it, she wouldn't let a young lady ruin her life. Penny was still young and could still learn if someone was patient

Mildred looked away from Penny, stepping forward to keep her behind her. "Master, William, everyone, I'm

just admitted she did something to the food!" William exclaimed. "Why else

Mildred slowly mustered her

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