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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."

just trying to do

"Should I

shook his head. "I can do this

own."

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 grades, except Hugo. As long as they passed their

wasn't arguing with Penny so much. Though he hadn't opened up, she knew Slater

"Yes, honey?"

to focus on my project so, please close

I didn't think I might be disturbing you." Allison cleared her throat and

the room

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

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and 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

Sniff.

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 something was

swollen and he could

his shirt, he clicked his tongue at the bruise on his side and abdomen. "Why did I even try to fight

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He protectively hugged them and cautiously snuck out of

year, Slater would secretly

to because his bullies

harm him. But tonight, their shoe prints were almost imprinted on the uniform. He had to get rid of them. Hence, he went out

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 rather relaxed. But before he could leave

flinched and instinctively turned his

blinked innocently before she quickly

"Didn't you

him. "I usually feel hungry

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a monster," he blurted out in horror. She

he could tell she had already gained a

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