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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

treated me well."

I'm okay. I will treasure all the memories we shared and

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quietly, burying her

they were being kept in the dark when this was a discussion that

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as well.

was all he said before he strode off. Comforting people wasn't Atlas's forte, as he believed solutions were much better.

her eyes and slowly looked back,

outcome, but he'll be very disappointed in

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

take what's supposed to be mine.

most. If not for Penny, this wouldn't have happened. If not for Penny, Nina wouldn't have to bear

room. She only came out when she saw Atlas through the

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Professor Singh gave him, now his

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

Professor Singh's voice halted

smile. "Yes. I'm just

"I see."

session. Meanwhile, Atlas couldn't help but shift his eyes to Penny

it's not Penny's fault,' Atlas told himself and fixed his eyes on Slater. 'But if Slater heard of this, he would be

in age. It was the reason Slater made a huge fuss when they found out Nina wasn't their real sister. Slater made

didn't want to affect Slater's studies

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was focusing on his studies

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 many years that she looked

for him?' she wondered, pursing

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