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Even at dinner, the family's topic was mainly what they would name Penny's new pet.

"You still haven't thought of a name?" Atlas asked out of pure curiosity.

Allison shook her head. "Penny hadn't decided."

"How can she decide when the list is longer than our carpet?" Charles sighed.

"I believe Penny can choose eventually," said Haines with a chuckle. "No rush, Penny."

Penny smiled as she ate another spoonful. Getting a new pet today wasn't what she expected, but it was nice. Her new pet was cute, and it also seemed

well-behaved. Having additional companions wasn't all

that bad.

The family dined peacefully without any events.

"I'm finished!" Slater announced, finishing his meal early. "Mom, Dad, I forgot I have an assignment to do. I'll do it now!"

After saying his piece, Slater dashed away like a bolt of

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lightning.

Charles and Allison looked at each other with slight surprise before they cast their eyes back to where Slater had left. However, no one suspected that something was wrong except Allison. When the dinner came to an end, Allison went straight

to Slater's room.

"Slater?" Allison peeked her head in the door, only to see Slater doing some projects on the floor. She smiled gently and walked into his room.

"Mom?" Slater smiled, watching his mother squat near him. "Why are you here?"

"Nothing, honey. I'm just... a little worried." Allison maintained a smile while looking at Slater. "You hadn't been eating like usual and even finished quickly."

I'm just trying to

eyes softened. "Should I help

head. "I can do

own."

Allison sighed intly and

activity.

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or his big brothers for help in school. After all, Slater's grades weren't that high. It wasn't like the couple ever pressured their children to have good

asking for their help anymore. Moreover, he wasn't arguing with Penny so much. Though he hadn't opened up, she knew Slater had the biggest heart. It was only a matter of time. "Mom?" Slater suddenly looked up at her.

"Yes, honey?"

I need to focus on my project so, please close the door

think I might be disturbing you." Allison cleared her throat and reluctantly rose from

Allison left the room as quietly

shut closed, Slated quickly sat up. He rushed to the

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grip tightened, causing more creases on the dirty uniform. Last year, Slater secretly bought

Sniff.

falling. He cried without a sound and when he recovered, he quickly checked himself in the mirror. If his parents saw his eyes, they would worry. Allison, especially, would definitely think

eyes didn't look that swollen and he could just tell

abdomen. "Why did I even try to fight back? It's three against one." A deep sigh escaped him as he put down his shirt, looking at himself

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He protectively hugged

Slater would secretly wash his uniform.

to because his

uniform. He had to get

just right next to the dirty kitchen. Slater had to pass through the dirty kitchen first. He hadn't seen anyone so

instinctively turned his head to the

innocently before she quickly

face twitched. "Didn't you eat

"I usually feel hungry in the middle

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a monster," he blurted out in horror. She

in the household for one season and he could

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