Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 227

Chapter 227: A promise that would shape them

The Bennet siblings stayed on the balcony in silence, staring out at the beautiful scenery even at night.

"Penny, when you leave... will you give us a call?" After the long silence, Hugo broke it.

Penny looked back at them, only to see her brothers staring at her. "Of course," she said with a smile. "I’m just leaving to achieve something, but my heart will always be at home."

Hearing her response put ease in their hearts. They might’ve not said it because Charles was right when he said supporting her was the least they could do for her. Even so, the worry and fear and a little bit of sadness of the idea lingered in their hearts.

"Just like what Mom said, I will come home when I can," she said, setting her eyes on the scenery again. "It’s not like I am dying or something like that, so I can always come home. I just really... want to be someone."

"You’re already someone," Atlas remarked, earning her attention again. "You’re Penelope Bennet."

His tone was the same as usual, but his words carried sincerity, which made his remarks more meaningful. Slater and Hugo nodded before shifting their eyes to her.

"I think that alone is enough," said Hugo.

"Penny, we’re just saying you’re already someone now, but we’re not stopping you from becoming someone you want to become in the future," Slater clarified, in case she misunderstood since her brothers were not explaining properly. _{ƒreewebηoveℓ.com}

"I know." Penny chuckled while the corner of her eyes creased. "Thanks."

Penny smacked her lips and snapped her eyes ahead. Her heart was already warm throughout the day and it was full. For a day, all the worries she had for the future were forgotten with her time with the family. Even though it was only for a moment, she felt at total peace and relaxed.

’In my previous life, I can only imagine something like this,’ she thought. ’Just a short time with my family, a short break to breathe. It didn’t need to be grand, but just some time with them... as we talk about the most menial things in life.’

But what she got in this lifetime was more than that.

It would be a lie to say that Penny was sure her choices in this lifetime were right. But what she was sure of was that she was happy at the moment.

It was much better than letting her anger and resentment consume her.

Surely, living well was the best revenge.

It just so happened that as she chose to take that route, all of them somehow changed as well. She didn’t mean to; even now, she was a little skeptical, but she simply let things go with the flow.

As she mentioned, she may not forget what she had to endure day and night — the things she had to endure every time she breathed — but who was she not to forgive?

Penny had forgiven herself for being so foolish in her previous life. She had forgiven herself for seeking love from others while losing her own. In other words, by forgiving herself for all the bad things she had done to herself — for not loving herself, for not taking care of herself, and for participating in performing all her agonies instead of protecting herself — she was able to forgive others.

Did they deserve it? She didn’t know.

But what she knew was that she deserved to have a good life. She deserved to have a life on her own terms. She deserved to be kind to herself. She deserved peace.

Penny pressed her lips as she held her breath. ’I didn’t realize I spoke out my thoughts.’ Her worries, however, didn’t last long when Hugo spoke again.

Penny’s face twitched. ’Did he just say all of that because I told him he would be a musician?’

"Heh," Slater smirked proudly, rubbing his nose as he truly impressed Hugo. "Small thing."

"First Brother, what about you?" Hugo then turned to Atlas. "Since we’re already talking about what we’re going to achieve when we’re adults, what are you going to be?"

"Isn’t it obvious?" Slater pouted. "First Brother will manage the family business."

"Ohh..." Hugo rocked his head. "Right."

Atlas darted his eyes between his brothers and then at Penny. It didn’t seem like they were interested to hear what he would be in the future, because Atlas’s future was already sealed. But before the three move on to another topic, he spoke.

"I’ll make sure all of your goals will come true."

The three blinked, staring at him curiously.

Slowly, a subtle smile spread across Atlas’s face. "Just do what you want to do and don’t be afraid to fail. You’ll always have a fallback."

Their brows rose as they stared at Atlas before their lips curled up at their eldest brother, whose goal was to make sure they reached their goal without fear.

The three of them smiled from ear to ear before they went quiet, enjoying the serene atmosphere around them.

Tonight, a promise was made, and that promise would shape them as adults.