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

Chapter 975: Not alone

Initially, Wild and Jessa thought that Penny was simply trying to avoid dealing with the men in the family. The Bennet family didn't say so, but in the back of their minds, they couldn't help but admit Jessa and Wild had a point.

This has been proven many times — far too many times to ignore now.

Penny was the type to throw anyone under the bus to save herself. She was loving, but there was just that part of her. And when she didn't want to deal with something, she would try to avoid it by any means necessary. In other words, they wouldn't be surprised if that were the case.

But seeing her burning up while her husband was carrying her in his arms worried them to the bone. Since Penny was drenched from head to toe, Allison volunteered to take care of her. Zoren, on the other hand, had to shower and change.

As for the rest of the family, they stayed in the living room in utter silence.

"I can't take this anymore!" Slater was the first to break the silence, jumping from his seat in frustration. "I'll help Mom. Penny is heavy, so she might need some assistance."

Without waiting for anyone's response, he rushed up the stairs and went straight to the master bedroom. Charles didn't say a word and simply followed his son, leaving Haines, his two other sons, Jessa, and even Wild behind.

"Do you still think she's just trying to avoid dealing with this?" Haines asked, eyes shifting between Wild and Jessa. "Although Penny would occasionally avoid things, I've never seen her try to get sick just to avoid something."

Haines grabbed his cane and pushed himself up. "If dating is that important to her, then I don't mind going on these blind dates and hope to find someone I can get along with."

After saying his piece, Haines walked away, still worried about Penny. It was rare for Penny to get sick, even when she was growing up. This was the second time this year she had fallen ill; it was strange.

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Meanwhile...

Allison let out a shallow breath, checking the thermometer to measure her daughter's temperature.

who was standing near the bed. "Can you tell me what happened? How come the two of you are drenched from head

moved his gaze to where his wife was sleeping. "I... don't know," he shook his head. "I don't

car, the two of them had been quiet. Penny rested her head on his shoulder while he tried to dry her off with a bodyguard's blazer. He initially noticed that her skin felt feverish and told her to rest. Penny only hummed and closed her eyes, listening

she felt hot to the touch. Though she hummed when he tried

Now, here they were.

didn't get sick much as a child, but this is the second time she's fallen ill this year. I'm a little

"I'm sorry."

"Huh?"

probably my fault. I promised you and the rest of the family that I'd take care of her. But the more

smiled in defeat as her eyes softened. "How

reached for the towel on Penny's forehead. "You take care of her, and she takes care of you — isn't that what marriage is like? You're letting her live the life

"Even so..."

is full of ups and downs; it has its bad days too But at the end of the day, you two became one when you took your

gaze settled on Penny. "When I was a child, my mother wasn't as

distant he was cold. So, whenever I get sick, it was usually my nanny who would take care of me. It's

expect. Even my father

it off. Especially if it's just a fever or a cold. But then my

force us to take a breath and rest," she added quietly, smiling at Zoren again. "Sometimes, our bodies protect us from our harmful way of living. If we deprive ourselves of rest, our bodies will force us to need it. You and Penny... and even your

look. "Don't blame yourself, Zoren. Though I understand your worries, Penny's going to be fine. When she's

takes care of you. Do you understand

immediately, staring into his

some. Your wife's already sick, so don't get sick too." Having said that, Allison quickly replaced the towel on Penny's forehead before

"Let's go, Zoren."