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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.

at Mom and Dad." Nina quickly wiped her tears and smiled. "They told me they had no choice. I understand why they

treated me well."

the memories we shared and I'm always grateful for everything.

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her eyes out quietly, burying her face with

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

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as well.

"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 Singh was still in the mansion. He didn't want to

her eyes and slowly looked back, her eyes no longer

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 still

had to do something to make sure Penny wouldn't be happy. If she told her big brothers about this, they would surely blame Penny and get upset with their

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

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

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

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a hard time answering the question Professor Singh gave him, now his mind was just

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

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

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

"I see."

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

it's not Penny's fault,' Atlas told himself and fixed his eyes on Slater.

closest 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 even upheld them until not

as he didn't want to affect Slater's studies

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was focusing on his

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

for him?' she wondered, pursing her

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