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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

eyes softened. "Should I

head. "I

own."

sighed intly and watched him

activity.

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Slater would go to her 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

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

"Yes, honey?"

smiled and shook his head. “Nothing. Mom, I need to focus on my project so, please close the door

disturbing you." Allison cleared her throat and reluctantly rose

said that, Allison left the room

up. He rushed to the door and locked it. Walking

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dirty, with some shoe print and egg yolk residue on it. His grip tightened, causing more creases on the dirty uniform. Last year, Slater secretly bought a spare uniform that he wore every day, only to change before going home

Sniff.

cried without a sound and when he recovered, he quickly checked himself in the mirror. If his

his eyes didn't look that swollen and

on his side and 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 in the mirror. Before he could even think of any pathetic words to

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hugged them and

single night in the past year, Slater would

have to because his bullies

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

pass through the dirty kitchen first. He hadn't seen anyone so far, so he felt rather relaxed. But before he could leave the

and instinctively turned his head to

Penny blinked innocently before she quickly hid something behind her back.

"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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blurted out in

household for one season and he could

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