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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.

choice. I understand why they are sending me away. I am not a real member

treated me well."

shared and I'm always grateful for everything.

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out quietly, burying her face with her

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

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as well.

wasn't Atlas's forte, as he believed solutions were much better. Moreover, Professor Singh

She wiped her eyes and slowly looked back, her eyes no longer showed

face. 'Brother Atlas might not change the outcome, but he'll be very disappointed in them.

Penny wouldn't be happy. If she told her big brothers about this, they would surely blame Penny and

what you get for trying to take what's supposed to be mine. You're going to live in my shadow

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

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

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question Professor Singh gave him, now his mind was just too distracted. 2

born. Atlas even helped his mother take care of her, just like

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

a short smile. "Yes. I'm just thinking,

"I see."

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

fixed his eyes on Slater. 'But if Slater heard of this, he would be very

since they were the closest in age. It was the reason Slater made a huge fuss when they found

he didn't want to affect

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focusing on his studies for

but notice that Atlas seemed distracted. It doesn't seem obvious at one glance. But for many years that she looked at him

that hard for him?' she wondered, pursing

little distressed over one question, Penny couldn't help but remember Nina's situation. If they