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

Chapter 971: The only constant in her life

Life was hard, and it always would be.

Penny knew that.

In her first life, there wasn't a single thing she could remember that made her genuinely happy. From the day she was born, life kept throwing rocks at her, as if her mere existence was meant for that alone-to be mocked, to be hated, to be... alone.

If there was anything she learned in her first life, it was that she had to accept this life full of agony and bad luck. Even if she bought all the talismans in the world, nothing could repel the bad luck she was born with. freewebnovel.com

For once, knowing that someone was on her side and that eventually, people began to believe in her innocence should have made her happy. It should have made her feel festive and appreciative. But why... why was it so heavy?

Why was she crying?

Why did she feel so down after hearing the truth she thought she was ready for?

Why?

What was wrong with her?

"It seems I've been too lenient. Tell me... who's responsible for these tears? Who should I hold accountable?"

Penny's lips quivered as her vision blurred. However, she could intensely feel his warmth and the restraint in his voice, as if it would only take one name for him to unleash the anger in his heart. Anger... originating from her tears.

'Why?' she wondered to herself. 'Why... would you do all of that?'

Why did he believe her? Why did he fight for her? What did he see in her that she couldn't even see in her first life? Was going to great lengths worth it?

Was she... worth it?

in the end, did he

blink of an eye, and instead of getting answers, Penny jumped into his arms—into her safe haven. Clasping his back tightly, she buried her face into his chest. Her muffled cries turned

felt like crying... for

His mouth parted, the word "Why?" lingering on the tip

her in his arms. He rested his chin on top of her head, his wide physique shielding her from the rain—

back gently. "It's okay, Penelope. I am

stung even more

it was going to be okay

She knew that.

More than anyone.

he was there. For her. Just like in her first life. Even when he didn't have to, even when it was none of his

Why?

know the

May he live a life full of happiness and fulfillment. A

Her quivering lips stretched into a smile as he wiped her cheek with the back of his hand. After a blink,

of her eyes. Her gaze slid down, falling

just moved

that was why she

of how everyone fell because they tried to fight for her innocence, this man never failed her. Even before they knew each other, even before they

of the time she had to stand outside the Cortez Household in the harshest winter. While everyone

in the Bennet Mansion, where indoors was the warmest

It was when she realized winter wasn't just one season for her; it was