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

Chapter 1294: It wasn't nothing

Moments later...

"Hey, I'm sorry I'm late," Theo said as he sat across from Patricia. When he lifted his eyes, all he saw was his sister's smile.

"It's okay. I already ordered for us," she said. "Knowing you've been very busy and that we can't just waste time waiting for the food, I ordered your favorite."

"Oh, you did?" Theo's brows rose in surprise before he smiled. "Then, thank you."

Patricia giggled before picking up a shopping bag from the side of her chair. "Here!" she said, passing the small bag across the table.

Confused, Theo looked at her. "What is this?"

"Just check." She chuckled, holding her hands together. "Come on, just take a look!"

"Alright...?" Theo carefully opened the bag, taking out a small box inside. Placing the shopping bag to the side, he glanced at her before opening the box. Inside was a tie. "A tie?"

Patricia bit her lip to suppress her smile. "I've been working part-time at the company, thanks to Dad. I just got my first paycheck, but since it's a small role, this is all I could afford for now. But I chose carefully-this is the best they had, even if it's not the most expensive."

A brief hesitation flickered in her eyes, her brows rising. "Do you... like it?"

Theo just stared at her for a moment, surprised.

He knew Patricia had been working at Miller's Company, which Haines had approved of. After all, Haines had suggested to their father-and even to Theo- that instead of just handing Patricia everything she wanted, they should teach her how to earn it. This idea came up after Mr. Miller had commented on how successful the Bennet children were.

Surprisingly, Patricia agreed. God knows how nervous the entire Miller family had been when they brought it up. Even Theo had been anxious, knowing this could strain his relationship with his sister again. Fortunately, Patricia was serious about turning over a new leaf.

girl, since she basically knew nothing about the industry. Her days were filled with copying documents, making coffee for

before he could express what he felt,

she forced a smile. "I know you already have a lot of ties, but... well, if you don't

about getting new ties,

wasn't the first time she had bought something for her brother, but it had been a long time.

nice." Theo gazed at the tie as if it were a treasure. Looking back at her, he smiled. "I'll take good care of it.

anything to offer as a peace offering last week," she said, shaking her head. "Next time, I'll buy Dad a pair

back in its bag. "Why would you wait until next year to buy

she remarked, rolling her eyes. "She

"Pfft-"

very picky, you know?" Patricia grumbled playfully. "But

have to buy us gifts every time you get your paycheck. I appreciate it, but don't hold back-spend it on

Uncle Charles tell you not to

"Uncle Charles?"

He said I should call him that since we're family!" She grinned. "And that I... will half-forgive Nina if he

brows as he processed her words. A second later, he gasped. "Patricia, don't tell me

negotiated with him." She fluttered her eyelashes while smiling. "Brother, I just learned that there's a

chuckled mischievously.

things had changed about Patricia-she had become more pleasant to be around. But some things... never

fine with it," Theo muttered in defeat, smiling. As long as Patricia didn't do anything to harm the

veering over his shoulder. "Hmm? Why do you look like that? Did

back. The moment he

was Nina