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"Penny."

Penny stopped and looked back, tilting her head curiously. Atlas stood in the mezzanine while looking in her direction.

"What is it?" she asked when he didn't say anything even after their eyes met.

"Thanks."

Her brows knitted. "For?"

"The book recommendation," was his answer, assuming Penny would already figure it out. "It might be long overdue, but thanks."

"Ah." She smiled. "No biggie."

And Penny quickly turned her back on him and went to her bedroom.

"Atlas stared at her retreating figure and frowned. "Did I thank her a little too late?"

Another deep exhale slipped past his lips, snapping his eyes up to her figure. "She's being indifferent again."

Penny was like hot and cold: some days she was appreciative, but most of the time, she was indifferent. She was especially nonchalant when taking credits, making one wonder if she was just not interested in the person or if she simply didn't care.

"Tsk" Atlas pinched the bridge of his nose and shook his head, walking away to his room. I think I need to make more effort. 2

biggest problems, thinking everyone should know things even when not being said. At least, he expected that people would naturally ask if they didn't understand something for he

own.

since Penny seemed to be worse than him

Atlas's appreciation and quickly forgot about it. Her mind was more focused on

the contents once again, nodding to herself. After that, she reached

ah, ouch!" Penny jumped while lifting the pants up but to no

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twisted in dismay. "Didn't I

it wouldn't fit

thinking she was gaining a ton

took off her spy attire. How

out some casual outdoor clothes and wearing them easily. She then wore her pajamas over her outdoor clothes, knowing it was much better to be safe than sorry. Her mother might check on her

Penny had a plan.

danger. It wasn't her business, but for her, she wanted to save Grave one way or another. Tucking in the bed, Penny

save Grace, then I can save this family from its impending

and Penny was aware of that. However, if she

in priso

"But it can't be helped. I need Grace to

about her life in the future. The change she made

also changes in these mansions and my family... I can't just forget my

more of the terms of how she wanted to live in the future. That includes the potential talent she had seen in people in

needed to invest in, but also in