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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

said. At least, he expected that people would naturally ask if they didn't understand something for he would also

own.

to be worse than him in that area. Worse - but not in a bad

mind Atlas's appreciation and quickly forgot about

bag. She checked the contents once again, nodding to herself. After that, she reached out for a pair of black clothing. She quickly changed from her pajamas

pants up but to

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face twisted in dismay. "Didn't I just buy this yesterday?" she gasped,

wouldn't fit right

all across her face, thinking she was gaining a ton of weight every day... or was it

off her spy

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

Penny had a plan.

her business, but for her, she wanted to save Grave one way or another. Tucking

I can save this family from its impending doom, she murmured, staring at the

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

can't be helped. I need Grace

an entire infancy to think about her life in the future. The change she

are also changes in these mansions and my family...

from hate, but more of the terms of how she

only thing she needed to invest in, but also in