130 Ray's numbered hours

In the library, Penny glanced at Hugo and then at Atlas. What her brothers spewed toward their grandparents was rude, and they knew it. It was something they would never do in their first

life.

'Seriously. Was I reborn? Or was I transported to a parallel world?' Penny didn't know the answer to this anymore.

Her brothers were acting strangely.

Though, I understand Second Brother for how he reacted,' she thought, moving her observant eyes to Hugo. 'He is the type that when he doesn't like something or someone, he stays away from it. So, everything that involves Nina, he's prejudiced."

It was how he stayed away from Penny in their first life. Although he was more passive before.

'But First Brother... 'Penny slowly moved her eyes to Atlas, flinching a bit when she caught him staring.

"Penny, that's a lie, isn't it?" he asked without beating around the bush.

"Huh?" Deep lines appeared between her brows. Is he asking about what I said to Nina just now?"

She didn't have a problem telling him the truth, but before she could speak, Atlas continued;

"The notes. You didn't lend her any notes yesterday, did you?"

"Ah?" Penny blinked, taken aback.

"I saw her sneak into your room yesterday and when I asked what she was doing, she said you lend her your notes," he explained. "I find it suspicious since I don't think you're doing your

notes."

"First brother! I am a very diligent student!" Penny gasped defensively.

Atlas arched a brow. "Do you do your notes?"

Penny's silence was enough for an answer.

write notes, I

you know

again raised an eyebrow. "We study

an o-shape, rendered speechless. "I didn't

say it, doesn't mean I don't see or notice things. Moreover, Hugo was angry with her for a reason. I'm trying to understand where his displeasure is coming from," he expressed. "Penny, tell me the truth. What is she looking for in your

Penny kept

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can't tell me?" he asked, and she simply slid

decided on what to do about the broken keychain. It was best that the news

if you give me that patient look, I'm not going to say anything!' she told herself, seeing that her first and second brothers were patiently waiting

us?" After the prolonged silence, Atlas spoke once

first who couldn't accept the existence of another sister. Hence, they treated her

he could turn back

smile while nodding. "Trust is earned, and we

one thing, Penny. Is she giving you a

That depends.

status revealed, it only Ignited more comparisons between the "real" daughter

been, somehow, redeeming themselves. They might not know this,

their brows as if they finally had seen

to listen to this

never showed it, or perhaps she hadn't

take her. She wouldn't know if this life would be the same if she held on to

a thin line before they parted.

someone."

furrowed their brows. They were expecting the worst, but their imagination didn't reach

trailed off as he slowly balled

"You?"

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