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Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 145

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Ali.” Charles checked on his wife in their room, catching his wife fold some already folded clothes. 00 

When they left the school and reached home, Allison didn’t feel well. Charles let his wife rest, but now seeing her folding the already folded clothes, he knew his wife was trying to keep her mind busy

Charles walked into the room and sat beside her. Feeling better now?” 

Allison didn’t reply immediately, lifting her eyes to her husband. You knew, didn’t you? About what happened to Penny and Nina. Did you know about it?” 

A shallow breath slipped past his nostrils, and he hummed

It’s alright. I understand why you didn’t tell me about it,she muttered, placing the folded clothes to the side before picking up other clothes to fold

I’m sorryhe whispered. I didn’t know how to tell you,” 

Ever since Charles made some big decisions in the household that included Nina, he and his wife had been arguing more frequently. Allison felt like Charles seemed to ignore the thirteen years they had with Nina; she disliked the fact that he was acting as if he didn’t know Nina at all

But after today, Allison was stricken with shame and remorse

Ali, I know it’s hard. I also didn’t want this to happen, but it happened,” Charles sighed. We must do what we have to do.” 

Nina’s not at fault,” Allison snapped her eyes back to him. We’re the one who raised her and so, how she turned out like that is our fault.” 

I know.He nodded. That’s why, even if it’s hard, we have to do the right thing. For Penny’s 

sake

He lowered his eyes as his heart weighed on him

As a parent, all he wanted was for his children to be good human beings once they were adults. Despite the unfortunate baby swapping, he didn’t want it to hinder them from having a happy family and a peaceful household

What Nina had done, however, threatened that. Stirring trouble for Penny was mild, but trying to kill her that was an entirely different case

I told Penny that I’ll do my best, but all this timeIA bitter smile turned up on Allison’s face as she laughed mockingly. You’re right, Charles. In a way, I’m glad we weren’t the ones who raised Penny

Deep in Charles’s heart, he wanted to comfort his wife with words. But alas, he couldn’t. Even if he tried, he knew that would be too shameful for them

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As the couple was filled with remorse and guilt, a knock was heard

Madam, Sir, the children have arrived, announced the maid meekly

Charles nodded at her, and the maid quietly closed the door. He faced his wife squarely

Should we welcome them home?he suggested, watching her smile bitterly. We have to apologize to our daughter, All. No matter how shameful it is, it’s about time to become honest and admit our wrongs. Only then can we really say we’re trying to be proper parents for her.Allison pressed her lips into a thin line, holding her husband’s gaze

If there was any difference that made when Nina was with them and with Penny, it was Nina who would normally announce her arrival. She would sweetly say, We’re home-because she knew Allison would be waiting for them

But with Penny, the one who announced they were home was Hugo or Atlas

We’re home,” Atlas announced emotionlessly as they strutted in

When they arrived, Allison and Charles were still going down the stairs. The moment he saw Allison’s slightly swollen eyes, Atlas already knew his mother barely took the situation well. You’re back?Charles spoke, and the kids stopped midway through the entry hall. Hmm?Penny raised her brows when she noticed Allison’s eyes. Ah. I feel bad for her.Since Penny was barely involved in the Flowerpot incident, she wasn’t called. Everyone knew the target was Lily or so she wanted to believe. Hence, Penny barely knew the details of what occurred in the headmaster’s office today

However, she did have some guesses; one of them was Allison unable to take this matter bravely. Her mother had a faint heart, after all

When their parents reached their vicinity, Allison and Charles showed a smile

Rest first, Charles suggested before his eyes fell on Penny. And Penny, can we talk to you?” 

Penny hummed but kept a smile. Okay” 

Pleased, Charles took his daughter and wife to the family room to talk. As for the boys, they followed their figure with their gazes

They didn’t say anything until Butler Jen, who never falled to welcome them, spoke

Young masters, why not rest in your rooms first?” 

The boys glanced at Butler Jen without saying anything in return

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In the family room, Penny and her parents sat on either side of her

Allison opened and closed her mouth, but no words would come out of it. She didn’t know where to start. Her eyes, however, already stung, while the heaviness in her heart felt a lot more crippling

I’m sorrywas all Allison could manage to articulate, holding Penny’s hand. I’m sorry that Mom has no idea you’ve been suffering not just in school, but also at home.” 

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