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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 do well

"Should I help

head. "I can

own."

sighed intly and watched

activity.

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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

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?"

Mom, I need to focus on my project so, please

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

that, Allison left the room

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

kia unifarm

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dirty uniform. Last year, Slater secretly bought a spare uniform that he wore every

Sniff.

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 wrong and would

his eyes didn't look that swollen and he

as he felt 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 in the

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up the dirty uniform. He protectively hugged them and cautiously snuck

past year, Slater would secretly wash his

have to because

on the uniform. He had to get rid

was just right next to the dirty kitchen. Slater had to pass through the dirty kitchen first. He hadn't seen anyone so

turned his head

innocently before she quickly hid something

face twitched. "Didn't you

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

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he blurted

and he