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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

okay." Slater shook his head. "I

own."

and watched him resume

activity.

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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 their children to have good grades, except Hugo.

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

"Yes, honey?"

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

cleared her throat and reluctantly rose from her spot. "I'll

that, Allison left the room as

rushed to the door and locked it. Walking back

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dirty uniform. Last year, Slater secretly bought a spare uniform that he wore every day, only to change before going home

Sniff.

unable to stop his tears from falling. He cried without a sound and when he recovered, he quickly checked

and he could just tell

a sudden pain in his side. Pulling up his shirt, he clicked his tongue at the bruise 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

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He protectively hugged them and

the past year, Slater would secretly wash his uniform. There were

have to because his bullies

had to get rid of them. Hence, he went out early to wash

to pass through the dirty kitchen first. He hadn't seen

instinctively turned his head

innocently before she quickly hid something behind her back.

face twitched. "Didn't

earning a hiss from him. "I usually feel hungry in the

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a monster," he blurted

and he could