22 You ate them, did you?!

One of Penny's habits was to take note of the chefs names or people who made the dishes she loved the most. Chef Skylar surely made it to the top of the list.

Taking the last bite carefully, Penny savored every last residue of it. It almost made her tear up when she

finished.

She wanted more! A dozen wouldn't be enough!

Seeing this, Hugo smiled kindly.

"Chef Skylar always keeps an extra pudding for me," Hugo said. "You can have it when you feel like it."

Penny's eyes twinkled as she gazed up at her brother. She almost forgot he existed while eating.

"Should I ask someone to get it?" he asked.

Penny licked her lips, but then shook her head. "It's okay. I'm full. Thank you."

But her eyes were screaming at him, "What are you waiting for?! Get it!"

So he asked, "Are you sure?"

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29 You ass tiem, die you?!

"Yes!" Penny nodded profusely, even though her heart constricted for refusing. "It's yours and Chef Skylar saved it for you. I can't just eat it."

Hugo was on a strict diet because of his training.

However, he would often reward himself with sweets.

These puddings were his favorites, and Penny didn't

have the heart to eat his rewards. If it were Slater's,

she wouldn't mind.

wanted more, but she was refusing because she was

considerate of him.

thoughtful

a diet, anyway. So eating the entire thing

but she said, "Second Brother, you are still so young. Is it necessary for

intake?"

all the spotlights again. "Second brother is a varsity member. He's the youngest member of

surprised when she heard Nina. She also forgot about

though? It's not like you're the one who is doing all

that? I take pride in my brother's achievements because I'm his sister. I know the concept of family is new to you, but there's nothing wrong with being

Nina wasn't wrong, though.

an alien concept to Penny even with both lifetimes

argue with a kid. But thinking her words might enlighten Nina's overview of everything, she added, "But Nina, does that mean only when they get an achievement would you be proud of someone? Isn't seeing them do their best

Nina was rendered speechless.

in someone's achievements

Vate them, thd you?!

family is a little... convoluted," Penny added innocently. "I'm not saying you shouldn't, but what if it's still not enough and appreciated despite all the hard work? Isn't more reassuring for someone to know that they can try and fail

not struck Nina,

the idea of her argument. However, he didn't feel dissatisfied with Nina because she was still young. Even so, Penny and Nina

time, Butler Jen returned and

from the servants. Even if he didn't, Allison wouldn't stop talking about it. It wasn't like Butler Jen didn't believe it, but hearing Penny say all of this at this age

previous family wouldn't appreciate her if she failed? Thinking

20. 20.

mon

ate them, dal

it. Butler Jen felt

"It's you, isn't it?!"

Slater's voice rang out from

to him and saw he was

the table, throwing the empty wrappers of chocolates on

did you!?"

one who ate his

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