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.

more, but she

considerate of him.

thoughtful little

a diet, anyway. So eating the entire thing

still so young. Is it

intake?"

brother as if you're older than him?" Nina chimed in before Penny could take all the spotlights again. "Second brother is a varsity member. He's the youngest member of the team

bit surprised when she heard Nina. She also forgot

not like you're the one who

frowned. "Penny, why would you say 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 proud of your

Nina wasn't wrong, though.

like an alien concept to Penny

words might enlighten Nina's overview of everything, she added, "But Nina, does that mean

Nina was rendered speechless.

someone's achievements

Vate them, thd you?!

"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 without fear because the family will still be

not struck Nina,

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

didn't, Allison wouldn't stop talking about it. It

family wouldn't appreciate her if she failed?

20. 20.

mon

them, dal

felt a constriction in

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

Slater's voice rang

and saw

the table, throwing the

ate them, did you!?"

one who ate

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