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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 naturally ask if they didn't

own.

little sister, it felt even more tricky since Penny seemed to be worse than him in that area.

Penny didn't mind Atlas's appreciation and quickly forgot about it. Her mind was

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 quickly changed

pants up but to no avail.

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the full-body mirror, her face twisted in dismay. "Didn't I just buy this yesterday?" she gasped, thinking she

it wouldn't fit right

face, thinking she was gaining a ton of weight every day... or was it because she

escaped her before she reluctantly took off her spy attire. How nice

She then wore her pajamas over her outdoor clothes, knowing it was much better to be safe than sorry. Her mother might

Penny had a plan.

wanted to save Grave one way or another. Tucking in the bed, Penny

save this family from its impending doom, she murmured, staring at the high ceiling blankly.

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

in priso

can't be helped. I need Grace

she had an entire infancy to think about her life in the future. The change she made in the Cortez Household was simply nothing compared to the life she was truly preparing

and my family... I

originated from hate, but more of the terms of how she wanted to live

the only thing she needed to

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