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

Chapter 1488: It's a long story

There was just something in Penny's heart that filled it with anxiety, worry, and negativity the moment Hugo's name escaped Zoren's lips. For some reason, it reminded her of that time - when Atlas came to visit her in prison for the first and last time.

Aside from their argument, that was the day he delivered the news of Hugo's death.

And the mere thought of it... terrified her.

Even though some still claimed Hugo might have been alive back then, most believed he had already died. In their first life, he was the only brother who hurt her the least-or perhaps the only one who believed her without a shadow of doubt. The one who never had to say he believed her, because his actions spoke louder. He had worked to clear her name, even at the cost of his own life.

It was a terrifying thought.

One that shook her entire world. So..

SLAP!

"Aw!" Hugo clasped his shoulder and stared at Penny in disbelief. "Penny! Why would you do that?!"

Standing beside the hospital bed were Penny, Atlas, and Zoren, all watching him closely while Hugo's eyes darted between their faces.

"What?!" he gasped. "What did I do?"

SLAP!

He scoffed when Penny smacked his shoulder again, but lighter this time.

"Penny, what are you" His words died in his throat as she suddenly plopped down on the side of the bed and hugged him.

Deep lines formed on his forehead as he looked down at his sister, who began to muffle a sniffle against him. Her back and hold trembled, clasping his gown tightly.

of frustration. His sister had always been anything but the type to cry. Hence, this caught him off guard and the slaps she did didn't

his tongue along his inner cheek, looking

a crack on the corner of his mouth. His leg was tightly wrapped in

them about Hugo, they hadn't wasted a breath. Penny had only sent Nathaniel back to continue spying on the Information Center. Since Mark

Atlas exhaled, trying to suppress his frustration—and the lingering fear in his chest. "If you were okay, why didn't

Hugo replied, his face twisting

"I didn't get anything."

a shallow breath. "Told him what happened... and asked

eyes despite the anger on her face. "Second Brother, are you trying to give us a heart attack?! Or are you planning to only tell us what happened after it's too

her tears, Hugo's expression softened. He reached out to wipe them away, another

that at all, Penny," he whispered. "I know you told me

were, then why are you like this?" Atlas

"I know, I know."

on?" Zoren, ever the calm among the three, asked

long story," Hugo sighed, turning his gaze back to Penny. "But stop crying

from her jaw with the

against the headboard, studying each of

Penny whispered, while Atlas and Zoren both

after Grace's birthday dinner. Our meeting place was a convenience store, but before Reven got close, there were already problems.

Mint was able to run, but for some reason, they still managed to corner her. It wasn't until Hugo.

with Hugo stepping in, the attackers didn't stop. More

reached the nearest police station," he continued. "Luckily, a few detectives I knew

silence fell over the room as

added. "And I'm fine. We're alive. But those

was just as Nathaniel had said—the enemies were targeting Mint

her hair. "I'm fine, Penny. I'm not dying this lifetime. At least not the way you