Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 107

Chapter 107: Wishes do come true

Everyone anticipated that Penny would be so surprised that she might cry tears of joy. Atlas’s meticulous planning arrangements were flawless, and everyone had thoughtfully chosen gifts for her. Despite their limited time, they had managed it all.

So, everyone was in high spirits with great expectations.

But instead of reacting with joy, Penny turned away from them. What was happening? Was she not happy? Or perhaps she was hiding her tears?

As curiosity ran in the family, Butler Jen gazed down at her with furrowed brows. Penny stared back with a blank expression, her chest heaving as if she were hyperventilating. Her complexion was pale, as though she had seen a ghost.

"Miss Penny." Butler Jen squatted down in front of her, worried. "Are you okay?"

Penny didn’t answer immediately as she stared at him, wide-eyed.

Myriads of questions raced through her mind at the moment. Why were these people here? Shouldn’t they be elsewhere? In her previous life, although they didn’t celebrate Nina’s 13th birthday grandly, they still acknowledged it with Nina. They greeted Penny, but all the attention was on Nina.

What had changed? Had she done something wrong? Or had Jessa disagreed to let them have Nina, giving them no choice but to celebrate hers?

The last thought that crossed her mind brought clarity to her. That must be it, she thought. After all, in her first life, they were her priority, but... she was simply their option.

"Miss Penny?" Butler Jen’s voice brought her back to the current lapse.

Penny managed a subtle smile. It was a relief she hadn’t expected much; it spared her from a bitter disappointment.

"I’m okay," she said softly before she turned around to face them. "Thank you."

She wore a kind smile, but everyone felt that a gigantic wall suddenly appeared between them. The creases on their faces faded.

Penny forced her smile wider, more eager to escape this scenario. "So nice! But I just remembered Mouse might’ve finished its food. I need to give her some snacks."

She lowered her head and turned around to leave.

"Penny, don’t you want to watch the Upside Down movie?" Hugo blurted out, thinking if they didn’t say anything, she would go back to her room.

"Mom and Dad rented it so we can watch it together," Atlas shared his sentiments, adding his comment to stall.

Penny looked back at them, cocking her head to the side.

"Penny, don’t you want to celebrate your birthday?" Allison quickly rushed to her side. "Did we overdo it?"

After a second, Charles also squatted down in front of his daughter. "I know you said you don’t like surprises, but we thought since it’s your first birthday with us, we should at least add some shocking factor to it."

"Penny, is there’s something wrong?" Hugo approached, standing behind their parents.

Atlas didn’t add more, but he also advanced in their direction. ’I thought my plan was good.’

"Penny, you can bring your pets in here if you’re worried your mouse will starve! Butler Jen can get them for you!" Slater jumped in and Butler Jen nodded. When he set his eyes back on her, his eyes shook as he felt slightly nervous. "Don’t you — don’t you like birthday celebrations?"

Penny glossed her eyes over their anxious faces, noticing the nervousness and worry in them. "It’s not like that..." she blurted out quietly. "It’s just that... shouldn’t you be with Nina?"