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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.

I understand why they are sending me away. I am not a real member of the family, but they

treated me well."

all the memories we shared and I'm always grateful for everything. I'm just sad because

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quietly, burying her face

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

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as well.

say anything and just ruffled her 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.

continued to cry until she stopped. She wiped her eyes and slowly looked back, her eyes no longer showed

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

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

what's supposed to be mine. You're going to live in my

her, but she resented Penny the most. 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, about canceling her birthday

her face, Nina huffed and walked back to her room. She only came out when she saw Atlas

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

had been with them since the day she was born. Atlas even helped his mother take care of her,

halted his train of thought.

short smile.

"I see."

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

not Penny's fault,' Atlas told himself and fixed his eyes

in 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 he

he didn't want to affect Slater's studies

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Slater was focusing on

at one glance. But

hard for him?' she

couldn't help but remember Nina's situation. If they