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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."

to do well in

eyes softened. "Should I help

Slater shook his head. "I can do

own."

intly and

activity.

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school. After all, Slater's grades weren't that high. It wasn't like the couple ever pressured their children to have good grades, except

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

"Yes, honey?"

and shook his head. “Nothing. Mom, 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 her spot. "I'll leave you

left the room as quietly as

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

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shoe print and egg yolk residue on it. His grip tightened, causing more creases on the dirty uniform.

Sniff.

and when he recovered, he quickly checked himself in the mirror.

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

"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 in the mirror. Before he could even think of any pathetic words

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protectively hugged them and cautiously snuck out of his

Slater would secretly

have to because

shoe prints were almost imprinted on the uniform. He had to get rid of them. Hence, he went out early to wash them

hadn't seen anyone so far, so he felt rather relaxed.

flinched and instinctively turned his head to

Penny blinked innocently before she quickly hid

"Didn't you eat

earning a hiss from him. "I usually feel

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a monster," he blurted out in horror. She

for one season and he could

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