204 Maybe a miracle will happen in five days?

WEEKEND

Penny had always believed that Atlas was the type of brother who wouldn't talk much but would stand up feelings and

for his little siblings. He was the type who didn't know how to show his

simply showed them through actions. He was also easily misunderstood because of his communication problems regarding feelings.

Most of those traits were good... if he cared for someone.

But because he didn't care for Penny back then, those traits were something that only added,

bitterness to her heart.

In this lifetime, Atlas was still the same. The only new thing that Penny discovered about him in this lifetime was... he was a vengeful person! Penny only roped him in one bet! ONE! But this was the second time he dragged her into a

situation!

'My poor money... Penny's heart sank as she watched the basketball team do their practice game in the Bennet Mansion. 'My poor, poor money.'

Her round eyes shimmered with tears, grieving for the money she would have to lose. Right now, what she was watching was... pathetic!

the basketball team drag Atlas into

Slater's mouth was partially opened, torn between

with Atlas. Sweats made their skins shiny, their clothes damped, and they all looked exhausted.

right in front of him! Atlas might try to pass the ball, but for some reason, the ball would always end in the opposing team! He

"This

was studying hard

did you already put your

wide eyes, as if she would bawl her eyes out at any moment. I didn't want to! But your

Penny knew Atlas held a grudge

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did you?" 1

her heart out. I did my best, but they just won't

first day. Compared to before, Slater was certain he answered quite a lot correctly because Penny

tapped her back mildly. "Penny, don't cry anymore. Who

uttered his last remarks, Penny looked back at him as if she

lips together and glanced at Atlas. "Maybe a miracle

him, unable to watch this game unfold because it was akin to watching how she

easy money, you'd end up losing them just as easily,' she told herself, learning another life lesson. Tll never gamble again. At least with this. Wait. What about my stock market trades? They're not easy money, right? I study the

that she wasn't "cheating, Slater caught a figure from the corner of his eyes. When he turned, he saw Butler Jen before Professor Singh appeared behind him. 'Professor Singh? Slater furrowed his brows, now reminded of the conversations he overheard some time ago. "Why is

was about Penny and not the tutoring session. When Butler Jen waved to get his attention, he saw him point at Penny. "I was right."Slater pressed his lips into a thin line before he turned to Penny.

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