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Everyone anticipated that Penny would be so surprised that she might cry tears of joy. As’s meticulous nning arrangements were wless, and everyone had thoughtfully chosen gifts for her. Despite their limited time, they had managed it all.
<b>So</b>, everyone was in high spirits with great expectations.
But instead of reacting with joy, Penny turned away from them. What was happening? Was she not happy? Or perhaps she was hiding her tears?
As curiosity <b>ran </b>in the family, Butler Jen gazed down at her with furrowed brows. Penny stared back with a nk expression, her chest heaving as if she were hyperventting. Herplexion was pale, as though she had seen a ghost.
“Miss Penny Butler Jen squatted down in front of her, worried. “Are you okay?”
Penny didn’t answer immediately as she stared at him, wide–eyed.
Myriads of questions raced through her mind at the moment. Why were these people here? Shouldn’t they be elsewhere? In her previous life, although they didn’t celebrate Nina’s 13th birthday grandly, they still acknowledged it with Nina. They greeted Penny, but all the attention was on Nina.
What had changed? Had she done something wrong? Or had Jessa disagreed to let them have Nina, giving them no choice but to celebrate hers?
Thest thought that crossed her mind brought rity to her. That must be it, she thought. After all, in her first life, they were her priority, but… she was simply their option.
“Miss Penny?” Butler Jen’s voice brought her back to the currentpse.
Penny managed a subtle smile. It was a relief she hadn’t expected much; it spared her from al bitter disappointment.
“I’m okay,” she said softly before she turned around to face them. “Thank you.”
She wore a kind smile, but everyone felt that a gigantic wall suddenly appeared between them. The creases on their faces faded.
Penny forced her smile wider, more eager to escape this scenario. “So nice! But I just remembered Mouse might’ve finished its food. I need to give her <b>some </b>snacks.”
She lowered her head and turned around to leave.
“Penny, don’t you want to watch the Upside Down movie? Hugo blurted out, thinking if they didn’t <b>say </b>anything, she would go back to her room.
“Mom <b>and </b>Dad rented it so we can watch it together,’ As shared his sentiments, adding his
Penny looked back at them, cocking her head to the side.
“Penny, don’t you want to celebrate your birthday?” Allison quickly rushed to her side. “Did we
.overdo it<b>?</b><b>” </b>
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After <b>a </b>second, Charles also squatted down in front of his daughter. “I know you said you don’t like surprises, but we thought since it’s your first birthday with us, we should at least add some shocking factor to it.”
“Penny, is there’s something wrong?” Hugo approached, standing behind their parents.
As didn’t add more, but he also advanced in their direction. I <i>thought </i><i>my </i>n was <b>good</b>.”
“Penny, you can bring your pets in here if you’re worried your mouse will starve! Butler Jen can get them for you!” ter jumped in and Butler Jen nodded. When he set his eyes back on her, his eyes shook as he felt slightly nervous. “Don’t you don’t you like birthday celebrations?”
Penny glossed her eyes over their anxious faces, noticing the nervousness and worry in them. “It’s not like that…” she blurted out quietly. “It’s just that<b>… </b>shouldn’t you be with Nina?”
She didn’t mean to mention Nina at the moment. But for her, this was so strange that she just couldn’t help but wonder. It wouldn’t surprise her if she heard the answers: Jessa didn’t want to let them borrow Nina or that they already made ns for the weekend for that.
But <b>the </b>answer she got in return took her aback.
“We’ve celebrated her birthday in the past twelve years, Charles was the one who gave that answer. “So, Nina can celebrate this day with her biological family while we spend this day with
you.”
“Penny, it might be Nina’s birthday, but it’s also yours,” Hugo backed up. His anger and
disappointment toward Nina remained and the longer it lingered in him, the less interested he was in Nina.
“Why are you talking about other people’s birthdays when it’s also your birthday?” As blurted out, though hisment originated from logic rather than emotions.
They already heard that Jessa made ns for Nina today. If the Cortez Household were already doing everything they could to create a bond with Nina, they should also do the same for their
real family.
“Penny, it’s okay if you don’t want to celebrate it.” This time, Haines chimed in <b>as </b>he slowly approached them. “But in case you want to know, Allison cooked all your favorite dishes with the help of our in–house chefs. Chef Skr also sent some snacks and recipes. The servants spent all night and day taking turns in shopping for a gift and helping in the preparations.”
Haines continued, telling her of what everyone did. “Your dad even met with movie producers, so we could get a copy of the movie you wanted to see. As made the nning, ter decorated this room, and Hugg
helped as the errand boy.”
At this point, Haines sounded like he was guilt–tripping her. Even Penny noticed it. However, he was simply doing it just so she let her guard down. Haines didn’t know why, but he was certain Penny just created another huge wall in just the short time she was in her room.
It scared him and everyone because when they greeted her happy birthday, she dropped that wall between them instantly. Although it didn’t feel like she was trying to distance herself, but more like she was trying to protect herself from something.
Haines and everyone wasn’t wrong.
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The wall Penny built between them only had one purpose, and that was to protect herself.
“Miss Penny,” Butler Jen called <b>and </b>nudged her back. When she looked up, he smiled warmly. “It’s okay.”
A thinyer of tears coated her eyes as her heart felt warm and soft. Setting her attention on her parents and her brothers before her, she bit her quivering lips.
“Can L… really do that?” Her words already escaped her mouth before she could even realize it. Her reckless question brought mixed emotions to everyone. However, they chose to smile and give her all the love and attention not just for today, but also in all the days that would follow. “Oh, my baby” Allison couldn’t help but pull her into her embrace. “Of course you can do that.” Charles’s eyes softened and for <b>a </b>moment, all he could think of was his one and only daughter. “Penny, my sweetheart, let’s celebrate your birthday and all the following days we’re together<b>, </b>hmm?”
Their sons nodded at her until ter stepped in.
“Let’s sing happy birthday! I’ll sing!” ter cleared his throat, holding the cake as he began singing.
“Happy birthday to you… happy birthday to you….”
ter’s voice was cool and harmonious, making everyone smile. After a beat, they also sang the birthday song. Their voices weren’t as loud or lively, but it wasforting.
Penny watched them quietly with her lips pursed into a thin line. Her brows rose when more servants sang by the door. Others were pping. C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org.
Penny’s wishes in her first life were all rather simple: one of them was to celebrate just one birthday with her family.
Today, that wish finally came true.