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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."

trying to do well

softened. "Should

okay." Slater shook his head. "I can do

own."

and watched him resume

activity.

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in 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 Hugo. As long as they passed their year, the couple was fine with

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. "Can

"Yes, honey?"

I need to focus on my

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

the room

up. He rushed to the door

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on the dirty uniform. Last year, Slater secretly bought a spare uniform

Sniff.

stop his tears from falling. He cried without a sound and when he recovered, he quickly checked himself in the mirror. If his parents

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

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 to

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protectively hugged them and cautiously snuck out of

past year, Slater would secretly

because

almost imprinted on the uniform. He had to get rid of them.

right next to the dirty kitchen. Slater had to pass through the dirty kitchen first. He hadn't seen anyone so far, so he felt

flinched and instinctively turned his head to

she quickly

"Didn't

snacks," was she said, earning a hiss from him. "I usually feel hungry in the middle of the night when I'm

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a monster," he blurted out in horror. She

one season and he could tell she had already gained a

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