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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.

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. And

treated me well."

will treasure all the memories we shared and

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bawled her eyes out quietly, burying her

devastated, Atlas felt sorry for her. On the other hand, he was displeased that they were being kept in the dark when this was a discussion that needed to

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as well.

hair. "I'll talk to them," was all he said before he strode off. Comforting people wasn't Atlas's forte, as he believed solutions were much better. Moreover, Professor

stopped. She wiped her eyes and slowly looked back, her eyes no longer showed the trace of

not change the outcome, but he'll be very disappointed in them. Once the second brother heard

be happy. If she told her big brothers about this, they

be mine. You're going to live in my

for Penny, this wouldn't have happened. If not

She only came out when she

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Professor Singh gave him, now his mind was just too distracted. 2 He couldn't stop thinking about how their parents could hide this

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

halted his train of thought. "You

forced a short smile. "Yes. I'm just

"I see."

couldn't help but shift his eyes to Penny and Slater. They were doing their own thing, but he could see Slater sneaking up

told himself and fixed his eyes on Slater. 'But if Slater heard of

age. It was the reason Slater made a huge fuss when they found out Nina wasn't their real sister. Slater made some big declarations then, and

as he didn't want to

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on his studies

having an internal struggle, Penny couldn't help but notice that Atlas seemed distracted. It doesn't seem obvious at one glance. But

for him?' she wondered, pursing

was a little distressed over one question, Penny couldn't help but remember Nina's situation. If they heard Nina was leaving, it would seriously