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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

when not being said. At least, he expected that people would

own.

Penny seemed to be

forgot about it. Her

came back to her room, she quickly ran to her closet and took out her small purple bag. She checked the contents once again, nodding to herself. After that, she reached out for a pair of black clothing. She

ah, ouch!" Penny jumped while lifting the pants up but to no avail. It got stuck to her

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full-body mirror, her face twisted in dismay. "Didn't I just buy this

it wouldn't fit right

ton of weight every day...

escaped her before she reluctantly took off her spy attire. How nice would it be to play superhero with

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 or anyone; whoever

Penny had a plan.

knowing Grace was in danger. It wasn't her business, but for her, she wanted to save Grave one way or another. Tucking in the bed, Penny laid flat on her back

then I can save this family from its impending doom, she murmured, staring at the high ceiling blankly. "From

life in the crine world before she could even reach adulthood. Grace's first crime was heavy and irreparable she should be punished for it, and Penny was aware of that. However, if she could make a change, then Grace might not be associated with

in priso

I know," she told herself, nodding. "But it can't be helped. I need

future. The change she made in the Cortez Household

these mansions and my family... I

decade of her life. Not that that plan originated from hate, but more of the terms of how she wanted to live in the future.

the only thing she needed to invest in,