Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 137

Chapter 137: ninjas

Penny would cautiously look left and right before moving forward in the hallway. Because of her action, Ray felt infected and acted like a ninja as well. They would sneak through the hallway, watching out for any traps or enemies.

At least, that was what Ray felt with all of this.

Leaning on the side of the corridor wall, Ray stretched his neck over her head as they peeked at the right turn.

"Penny, it’s empty," he whispered in all seriousness. "I don’t think there’s any booby trap as well."

Penny’s face frowned, looking up at him. "You’re seriously too cool about this, huh?"

"Well, I don’t know what’s going on," he gazed down at her. "What are we hiding from? And where are we going?"

"Goodness. This is silly." Penny sighed and pushed herself away from the wall. She then resumed her steps, but she kept an alert mind.

"Uh, wait." Ray, who had fun playing ninja with her, maintained the same cautiousness. "Penny, you should at least tell me what’s going on, you know? It’s better if I know what I should watch out for so I can protect you."

As if Penny needed his protection.

Another heavy sigh escaped her, continuing with her pace, and said, "My brothers found out that you’ve been bothering me."

"Huh?"

"They got so angry and they might bury you alive." Her face crumpled in dismay, reminding herself not to tell them about something like this again. "My eldest brother might be lenient, but who I’m scared of is my second brother."

"Oh..." Ray nodded. "Are they angry I didn’t ask for their permission first? Tsk. Silly me. Where’s my manners, right?"

This time, Penny stopped and looked back at him. She scoffed in dismay, looking at this unhinged person, who seemed to not understand the situation.

"This is not time for jokes, alright?" her frown deepened. "My second brother is really strong. If you’ve only seen how many deformed dummies we have at home, you’d understand."

"I see. You’re worried about me?"

"I’m worried my brother will be expelled if he beats the headmaster’s grandson. So stop joking."

"But I’m not joking..."

"Tch. Let’s just go."

Ray sulked a little as the little girl started walking again. He only needed to leap once to catch up.

"So, where are you taking me?" he asked. "Aren’t you afraid your brothers might think we’re eloping?"

Penny’s face contorted, but she squashed down the rising irritation in her heart. "I need to hide you. I’m looking for a good hiding spot."

"The star section garden?"

"You think they won’t go there if they didn’t find you in your classroom?"

"Well." Ray pondered about it, glancing at her little back. "I know a good hiding spot."

Penny slowed down and looked back at him. "Where?"

Ray smiled in response.

*

Ray stayed by the open door, crossing his arms, eyes on her small figure. ’She does seem worried,’ he thought. ’Were her brothers that crude? Well... looking at her, if she’s my sister, I’d also be a little overprotective.’