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Unfortunately, Penny got stuck with Hugo throughout the day. He didn't show any kind of sign he wanted to leave her alone and she didn't have the heart to chase

him away. It wasn't like he was bothering her or anything. So when dinner was over, she quickly went to her room to play with Chunchun and Tiana before bedtime.

As for Hugo, after dinner, he idled in his room for a while before he went to see his father.

Knocking on his father's study, he heard Charles say,

"Come in."

When Hugo stepped inside, he saw his father sitting behind the wooden desk. Charles was wearing glasses, tipping them down his nose as his eyes snapped over the rim of his glasses.

"Hugo? What are you doing here?" Surprised was evident in Charles's voice.

Hugo didn't speak until he was standing in front of the

table. "Dad, Penny mentioned she's going to meet her

cousins tomorrow."

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"Oh..." Charles was a little confused. "Yes, she will."

"Can I accompany her?" the young lad didn't beat around the bush.

Ever since Penny mentioned meeting her cousins, who were like siblings to her, Hugo's intrigue was piqued. He wanted to see and understand why Penny would consider those twins like siblings. "Please don't send her away," he added when he didn't get a reply from his father.

Charles was lost for words.

Did Hugo think he was trying to send Penny away?

"Uh, Hugo, I'm not sending Penny away. Why would I do that?"

"Then, why did you agree?" Hugo's reply was faster than a bolt of lightning, not giving his father enough time to recover. "They might try to change her mind and ask her to return to them." "Hugo, that's not it." Charles sighed deeply, putting his glasses down. "The woman who raised her wants to make sure Penny is being treated well in here. If she sees Penny is doing well, she won't try to take

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to see her and her cousins.

He thought if it was his father's decision, he would try to change his mind. But if it was Penny, he didn't have the heart to. Seeing how his second son came in here, and how his mood changed, Charles smiled. "If you want to come with her tomorrow, then you have my permission. But

I know Penny will agree because she wouldn't want to disappoint you. So, make sure not to bother their private time," Charles reminded.

understand." Hugo nodded sternly.

Hugo didn't idle anymore

smiled. Hugo was the type to only

to negotiate something. He

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or to beg for someone. He was a bit prideful, after

to her," Charles was pleased. "I

now, Charles wasn't that worried

like a ball of sunshine that could melt anyone's heart. She was just

knew his other sons would see

reading some articles about

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day, Penny excitedly went downstairs for her plans for the day. But when she arrived on the porch outside, she saw Hugo and Butler Jen waiting for her. "Second Brother?" Penny called as her steps slowed down. "Second Brother, why

"Second Master will also accompany us for

about his

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to ask for her permission first. But it was already

skeptical if letting him tag along was a good idea. However, she couldn't simply reject him when he

that he smiled in satisfaction,

we?" Butler Jen proposed, and the

was kept in a pet carrier between them while Tiana was on top of Hugo's head.

when she told them advice to take note to keep the pets happy.

Chunchun, she got vaccinated. She made

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to coax her with all the love

headed to the shopping center in

where they would meet Penny's auntie

cousins.

got out of the car

when she

"Penny!!"

"Penny!"

brightened up with excitement. Penny rushed to the

seeing Penny rush to

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