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

Chapter 1238: And it all started... in our first life.

Hugo had definitely heard of Homeland Security and knew about it, but Atlas had barely heard of it. He was aware of its existence, but he wasn't exactly sure of its real role. Hence, Atlas spent the night researching and trying to understand what kind of organization his third brother was part of.

Shocked was an understatement when Atlas read about it.

This made him question Slater more and more because his goofy, childish personality didn't seem to fit someone in such an organization.

"Penny!" Slater gasped at his devious sister. "Why would you do this to me?!"

Penny puffed her cheeks and shrugged.

"What do you mean?" she asked. "First Brother already understands what I went through, and I already gave a glimpse of what happened to me. To be honest, aside from all the sad things, that's all there is to it."

"I was in prison, so after I was incarcerated, I didn't know what was happening outside," she added matter-of-factly. "You, on the other hand, knew things that I didn't because, unlike me, you were free. Well, your career ended because of the scandal, but at least you were out to see the world! Moreover, before First Brother and Second Brother came to us, we were ready to talk about it."

"But that was different!" Slater yelled. "I wasn't mentally prepared to have them hear my story!"

"I wasn't ready yesterday either, but I still had no choice." Penny shrugged.

"Does this rebirth thing have anything to do with your involvement with Homeland Security?" Hugo wondered aloud, not really listening to Penny and Slater's banter.

"I don't think Slater was reborn," Atlas clarified. "From what I overheard, he tried to kill himself and failed. In return, he regained his memories of his past life."

"That's why you wanted me to punch you that night and..." His

would you do

foolish, I guess..." Slater frowned and lowered his eyes.

cannot." Atlas shook his head. "Slater, whatever is bothering you, always reach out. If not to me, then to Hugo or Penny. Or Uncle Haines, Dad, Mom- Zoren, or Grandma Pierson. Even Butler Jen, if there's really no one else available at the moment.

and

there was no point in dwelling on it. "It's upsetting, but I just hope that if you ever feel that way again... reach out. Don't just decide to

and then Zoren, who nodded at him with a kind

Penny that in this

now," Penny giggled proudly. "Anyway, since that's cleared

it as well?" Hugo blurted out. "I want to

"I heard you died, and First Brother buried you

jumped from his seat, wide-eyed. "Mom and Dad... what did

exchanged glances with Slater. She hadn't mentioned this to

sit down," Atlas said, remaining calm. "That first life sounds like a complete mess, so be prepared for whatever they're about to tell us. And be grateful that it hasn't happened

lines on Hugo's face deepened as he lowered

dark

brave men but also humorous ones. But if there was one thing he couldn't take as a joke, it

Hugo sat down, his breathing slow

said, snapping his eyes at his younger siblings with a

really happened. How it happened. And then

words as none of them could bring themselves to speak. Yet, even in that silence, no one urged anyone

nodded. "Penny is right. She already told you what happened to her, what she had to endure, and how her