Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 29

Chapter 29: It’s okay, papa!

Allison had always been a frail person. Hence, Charles often stayed by her side throughout all of her pregnancies. So, seeing her so pale and weak, Penny was worried.

With the book in her arms, Penny made her way to her parents’ room. She just wanted to check, or perhaps, to ask Butler Jen about Allison’s condition to ease her worry. She didn’t want to disturb Allison’s rest.

"Sir, what happened with your meeting with Mrs. Jessa Cortez?" Butler Jen asked worriedly.

Charles sighed as he glanced back at the door behind him. "Not good."

Butler Jen quickly deduced what happened with only those two words.

Jessa was the one who raised Penny all these years. Butler Jen also heard that the woman exploited Penny at a very young age, exposing her to gambling and all sorts of stuff. Just by that, one could already paint what kind of woman Jessa was.

Fortunately, Penny grew up into a brilliant and well-behaved child despite her environment.

On the other hand, Charles and Allison were Penny’s real parents. The two were still trying to build a bond with their long-lost daughter.

Thinking about this, Butler Jen felt regretful. He could already imagine the argument and tricky situation the couple were facing after meeting Jessa.

"Butler Jen, if the kids come later and ask about their mother, please tell them she’s just resting." Charles smiled weakly. "I don’t want to worry them, especially Atlas is trying to concentrate on his exam."

Butler Jen understood. "I’ll reassure them."

"Thank you."

Just as the words of gratitude flew out of Charles’s mouth, he caught a big figure from his peripheral. When he turned, his gaze fell on Penny’s round eyes.

"Papa, did you meet Aunt Jessa? Did she harass Mom? Is that why Mom doesn’t feel well?" Her face carried a look of worry and curiosity. Her voice was soft and innocent.

Charles bit his tongue while Butler Jen pressed his lips tight. They were so worried about Allison that they didn’t notice the big and round figure on their side.

"Penny, it’s alright." Charles squatted down and smiled brightly. "Your mom will be alright. She’s just exhausted from the long drive."

Long drive? They were only out for an hour and if she deduced the distance, wherever they met shouldn’t be that far.

Penny momentarily pondered.

In her first life, when Jessa happily sent her away, she was quiet for a while. But with a gambling addiction, Jessa quickly started harassing her parents for more money by threatening to take Nina away.

But then, suddenly, Jessa stopped only to start harassing Penny for money. She would go as far as to go to Penny’s school and make a scene, making it hard for her to have friends with such a problematic auntie. The twins also managed to get into the same school, adding to the terror of her school life.

Therefore, if there was someone who could understand Allison’s and Charles’s stress, that would be Penny.

"Daddy, what does my auntie want?" she asked, her round eyes were still adorable, but they also exuded seriousness.

Charles was momentarily taken aback. He and Butler Jen intuitively looked at each other before they set their eyes back to Penny.