Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 6

Chapter 6: The return of the neglected heiress

They said it was pancreatitis, and that the symptoms only developed because Yuri got a complication of the disease. Worry filled Penny's eyes as she stared at Yuri lying on the bed. The rest of the family was around as well; tears and fear brimmed their eyes as this had been a shock to them.

Not so long ago, they were just living their lives normally until Yuri suddenly fell in pain while holding her stomach.

From what Penny heard, Yuri needed to be treated in the hospital.

'I saved up since I started earning my commissions, but...' it wouldn't be enough.

Penny shifted her eyes to Jessa, who was wiping her eyes. Jessa hadn't been worried about how much this treatment and staying in the hospital would cost them yet. But Penny was sure it would be another problem once Jessa saw their first billing.

'I should've told her to get insurance and health cards.' Penny sighed. 'But I was worried she would get me insurance and kill me.'

She believed Jessa wasn't capable of doing that, but just to be sure.

Penny decided not to think of that problem for now, but the problem arose just a few hours after that.

Jessa stayed outside the ward with her husband, looking at their first billing with great shock and horror. Although they could pay for it, they knew their life savings wouldn't hold up if this continued. By the time Yuri recovered, they would be penniless.

Taking peeks at the couple from the door, Penny studied the couple. Jessa was sitting on the stainless waiting chair while her husband stood in front of her.

"We can just start all over again," said Jessa's husband while massaging her shoulder. "For now, Yuri's treatment is our priority."

"I know." Jessa held his hand on her shoulder. "Penny is invited to study in this school of the elites, but I'm still worried."

"We'll help her study hard so she could win all those competitions."

Jessa looked up at him and sighed. "But she can't join the competition unless she's been attending the school for a year. That was why I planned our budget until her next payout."

"Then why not ask her to do something else? She's good at reading fortune. The kid has so much potential in basically everything. Right. How about those guys that claim to be her family? Maybe we can... negotiate?"

Penny withdrew her head and leaned back against the wall. The door was slowly kept ajar, but she could still hear their hushed voices talking about how to replenish their savings.

Penny had known all along that this couple only treated her well because of the money she was bringing home. But somehow, hearing them talking still stung.

Gazing up at the bed and then to the couch where Yugi fell asleep, Penny smiled bitterly. 'But I know these two aren't like them because I raised them right.'

When the couple returned, Penny pretended to sleep. Although it wasn't like the usual sleepovers she had with her cousin, she took it as her last sleepover with them.

The next day, Penny went back home with her uncle and Yugi to have some proper rest home. But while the two rested, she went to the payphone and called Haines.

At the same park nearby, Haines and Penny sat in each swing.

"I'll come home," she said eagerly to the man. "But I have a few conditions. If you're willing to fulfill them, then I will come with you."

Haines frowned a little as it sounded like she was being held captive. The Bennets had been quiet because they were preparing for legal action, but then Penny called.

"What are your conditions, Young Miss?" he asked. "You can ask for anything."

She should because she deserved it.