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

Chapter 1225: Penny's aunt

[PRESENT TIME]

"Ahh..." Grace rocked her head, narrowing her eyes as she processed Penny's crazy story. "So that's why, huh?"

"You don't believe me?" Penny frowned. "Since when have I ever lied to you?"

The corners of Grace's lips curled up. "Never. You might lie all the time, but not to me—I'm your lawyer."

"Exactly." Penny let out a shallow breath and leaned back. "It was crazy! Even now, I can't believe everything we went through."

"I wouldn't either if I were you," Grace shrugged. "I guess... it wasn't really a honeymoon, after all."

"I can't even call it a vacation. More like... an adventure."

"Haha. Oh, Penny." A soft sigh slipped past Grace's lips as she shook her head, feeling a little sorry for her friend.

Days before the trip, Penny had told Grace all about it--she had even watched Penny fantasize about her supposed honeymoon. But alas, not only did Penny's brothers show up and meet her other friends on the island, but they also got caught up in a whirlwind of chaos.

"But... you had fun, didn't you?" Grace arched a brow as she reached for her tea. "Don't lie to me."

Penny pursed her lips and raised her brows. After a moment, she smiled and picked up her juice.

"I have to admit... now that I think about it, it was fun in its own way," she said, making Grace chuckle. "It wasn't the romantic honeymoon I expected, but it was definitely... eventful."

"Oh, you." The two shared a knowing smile as they sipped their drinks.

of the trip when she got back, but some things

its saucer. "If you need someone to talk to, I can recommend a therapist. This

but that won't be

"Are you sure?"

"They're fine."

Your First Brother, Atlas, will probably be fine, too-his willpower is as strong as steel. But are you sure your Third Brother is okay

let out a small, secret sigh, wanting to gossip about Slater but resisting the urge. "He says he's fine, but I'll keep an eye on him. If I notice anything off, I'll drag him to a clinic myself. Don't worry-I already told his manager to watch

manager will

course." Penny's smile widened. "James and I have a special relationship. Trust me, reporting my

Grace rocked her head slightly, deciding not to pry. It wasn't relevant to her, anyway. "If you say so, then I'll trust that it's handled. Now, here

She took a folder from her handbag

handled some of their debts," Grace said. "Cutting down their loans was tough—I did my

aside Chairman Bennet's medical charts and focused on the financial documents Grace had

satisfaction and smiled at her

aiming to cut the losses by fifty percent,

Fifteen percent would've been impressive, but this? Grace, you

Grace laughed. "You're silly."

Penny emphasized. "I can only use our years of friendship to guilt- trip you into staying. Otherwise, someone would've snatched

chuckled, though she saw it more as a heartfelt compliment

said Grace helped Penny out of

Grace and her mother from a monster. Charles had not only provided financial support until they could

finished

was able to focus on her studies

was like a sister to her, and she was happy to help.

beamed after