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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.

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. And you

treated me well."

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

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eyes out quietly,

felt sorry for her. On the other hand, he was displeased that they

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as well.

he said before he strode off. Comforting people wasn't Atlas's forte, as he

stopped. She wiped her eyes and slowly looked back, her

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.

inevitable, but Nina still had to do something to make sure Penny wouldn't be happy. If she told her big brothers about this, they would surely

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

she resented Penny the most. If not for Penny, this wouldn't have happened.

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

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

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

everything okay?" Professor Singh's voice halted his train

a short smile. "Yes. I'm just

"I see."

couldn't help but shift his eyes to Penny and

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

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 their

as he didn't want

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was focusing 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 many years that she looked

hard for

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