Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 122

Chapter 122: A touch of home

"Nina, why did you sneak inside Penny’s room? What did you do in there?"

Nina’s entire body froze while holding Atlas’s gaze with wide eyes.

Why was Atlas in here?

Did he hear her screams?

Or was he following her from the start?

The corner of Atlas’s lips curved down while thinking about how he got in there.

Minutes ago, Atlas was so disturbed by the contest happening in the garden that he found himself leaving the library. He was curious about who would win between Penny and Mouse. It was silly of him, but he wouldn’t be able to study with how loud the children were, anyway.

On his way down, he saw Nina acting a little suspicious. He wouldn’t bother with it normally, but his gut feeling told him he should follow her. Following her led him to Penny’s room. Everyone’s bedroom was a private place. It was rude to enter without permission. Only his siblings would barge into his room without asking permission, but Atlas had never done that.

Hence, he waited outside.

Even when he heard her screaming inside, he stayed in the same spot. Well, Nina snuck inside someone else’s private space. Considering Penny has a few pets, even getting bitten by one wouldn’t be Penny’s fault, but the intruder’s.

"Nina, care to explain?" Atlas spoke again, snapping Nina back from her trance. "What did you do inside Penny’s room?"

Nina opened and closed her mouth before she forced a smile. "Brother Atlas, I was just... I was..." she trailed off, watching the first brother arch a brow. "I borrowed Penny’s notes since I couldn’t finish it during class."

"Borrow Penny’s notes?" Atlas frowned. "Nina, are you neglecting your studies now?"

"Huh?"

"It doesn’t mean that you’re not in here anymore, you will neglect your studies. If Penny was able to finish the notes, then you should’ve finished yours too," Atlas lectured, not pleased because he perceived it as Nina slacking. "Did you get it?"

"Wha — what?"

"The note." Atlas’s tone sounded slightly irritated, seeing that Nina wasn’t bringing anything. "Did you get her notes?"

Nina froze once more. "No — no. Her frog scared me off."

"Tsk." Atlas sighed. "Just ask her later, but remember Nina, don’t neglect your studies. It’s not nice for you to rely on others too much — you’re not a kid anymore."

"Yes..." she lowered her head, hiding the bitterness in her eyes.

"Let’s go."

Having said that, Atlas turned around and strode off. Nina followed closely, knowing Atlas wouldn’t leave her alone in here again.

Nina secretly ground her teeth, thinking about the broken piece she left in side Penny’s drawer. She was so close, but because of that frog, she had to leave without taking the evidence with her.

’That frog...’ Nina clasped her hands, eyes glinting malevolently, as if another evil plan crossed her mind.

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Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Allison watched Jessa unwrap all the packed lunches and dishes she was bringing on the kitchen counter. There was this different mix of aroma in the air while Jessa arranged everything carefully.

"What is that smell?" Allison inquired, making Jessa frown deeply.

Her question reminded her of Nina’s bratty attitude. But when Jessa gazed up at Allison, she realized that question came from pure curiosity.

Jessa calmed down a bit. "It’s a fermented dish that I made..." she explained casually, resting her hands on the edge of the counter. "Don’t tell me you rich people hadn’t eaten something like this?"

Allison’s lips curled up while her eyes twinkled. "How did you made this?" _{ƒreewebηoveℓ.com}