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Atlas went out to the garden to breathe in some fresh air. The problem Professor Singh gave to him was impossible to answer. He tried different methods, but it didn't make sense to him. Hence, he thought that maybe, if he had a change of view, he would get inspiration.

"This is ruthless... 'he thought, closing his eyes and he inhaled deeply. 'But Professor Singh gave this same problem to those in the

star section.'

If Atlas couldn't find the solution for this, then it would only show his chances of getting into the star section were slimmer than he thought.

Unbeknownst to Atlas, he wasn't the only one who was calling the problem Professor Singh gave them "ruthless." Because at this very same second, those who sent tutoring invitations from Professor Singh and received the same response were currently meditating in their own little gardens.

*hic*

A meek hiccup suddenly interrupted Atlas's quiet surroundings. He opened his eyes and looked back, only to see Nina jolting when she saw him out in the garden.

"Nina?" deep lines resurfaced on his forehead when he noticed Nina's swollen eyes. "Nina, have you been crying?"

Nina clasped her hand on her chest and forced a smile. "Yes, First Brother. I'm okay." she then averted her gaze to hide her swollen

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eyes.

"You're not okay" Atlas approached and lowered his head. "What happened to you?"

"Nothing, brother."

"Nina."

Nina pursed her lips, and when she looked up at him, tears quickly streamed down her cheek. "First Brother, I... I will miss you."

"Huh?"

Grief shone in her eyes as if she was dying and said, "Mom and Dad said they will have to send me back to my real family. And I... I'm leaving tomorrow."

"What?" Atlas frowned because his parents didn't tell them anything, even though they had been together last night.

her tears and smiled. "They told me they had no choice. I understand why they are sending me away. I am not a real member of the family, but they still took care of me.

treated me well."

paused and hiccuped. "So, I'm okay. I will treasure all the memories we shared and I'm always grateful for everything. I'm just sad

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bawled her eyes out quietly, burying her

the other hand, he was displeased that they were being kept in the dark when

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as well.

all he said before he strode off. Comforting people wasn't Atlas's forte, as he believed solutions were much better. Moreover, Professor Singh was still in the mansion. He didn't want to embarrass themselves in front of Professor

her eyes and slowly looked back, her eyes no longer showed the trace of

were so eager to abandon me for her.' Bitterness reigned on her beautiful, small face. 'Brother Atlas might not change the outcome, but he'll be very disappointed in them. Once the second brother heard this and especially the third brother, let's see if you can

sure Penny wouldn't be happy. If she told her big brothers

mine. You're going to live in my shadow for the rest of your pathetic

If not for Penny, this wouldn't have happened. If not for Penny, Nina wouldn't have to bear the shame of telling her friends, especially Patricia,

back to her room. She only came out when

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returned to the library, he acted normally. However, if earlier he was having a hard time answering the question Professor Singh gave him, now

even helped his mother take care of her, just like how he helped take care of

okay?" Professor Singh's voice halted his train of thought.

a short smile. "Yes. I'm

"I see."

from the last session. Meanwhile, Atlas couldn't help but shift his eyes to Penny and Slater. They were doing their

fault,' Atlas told himself and fixed his eyes on Slater. 'But if Slater heard of this,

also the closest to Nina, since they were the closest in age. It was the reason Slater made a huge fuss when they found out Nina wasn't

didn't want

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focusing on his studies

internal struggle, Penny couldn't help but notice that Atlas seemed distracted. It doesn't seem obvious at one glance. But for many years that she looked

hard for

help but remember Nina's situation. If they heard Nina was leaving, it would seriously affect their