Chapter 469: Something sweet, not spicy!

Never in her life had Atlas embraced Penny, not even when they were children. Unlike the emotional Slater and the affectionate Hugo, Atlas was allergic to any kind of physical closeness. Even a simple touch would make his eyes sharpen, wondering if the other person had sanitized their hands. The fact that he occasionally allowed Penny to cling to his arm was already a big step.

But here he was, hugging her.

"I'm sorry, Penny. I would've hated myself too in that dream."

The stiffness in Penny's body slowly eased as her face reflected a mix of surprise and confusion.

"I was... I was talking about a dream I had," she stammered. "It's not real."

Masking her past experiences as a dream had been her way of expressing how much her love for him — and the family had overcome the hatred she once carried. She had only mentioned it to make a point, not for any other reason.

"I know it's just a dream, but even so, I don't like the idea of hurting you, even in a dream," Atlas responded quietly, his tone sincere. "You were right. As the eldest, I should've been the first to protect you, not the first to throw you into the fire." freewebnovel.com

Atlas patted her back gently and sighed. "I was a mean person in that dream. I deserved the punishment. I'll accept it until your anger is quenched."

"First Brother..."

"And once you wake up, I'll be a better big brother to you," he continued. "I'll keep repenting, whether it's in a dream or in reality."

her lips quivered slightly. There was this tension that formed

his back, smiling. 'I've always thought he was cold and more logical than emotional. But... he's

the unexpected

go of the pain and bitterness from her previous life. After all, everything was going well for her. It wasn't perfect, but it was a hundred

speak as if he were talking to that Penny — who had lived and died for others — felt like he was mending the unnoticed, lingering wounds in her

***

However, for some reason, Atlas felt awkward after that

First Brother?" Zoren's voice from the phone snapped Penny out of her thoughts. He had called while she was in the middle of her night skincare

hummed in response. "Sounds

at her phone. "Renren, I think I was born with a lot of luck in

"In this lifetime?"

really cares for me, and my brother just took me on an

a wonderful boyfriend! Zoren was handsome, tall, smart, a good person, and a good kisser —

stared at herself in the mirror with a bright smile. Even though Zoren couldn't see her, he could feel

happy?" he asked with a

feel like celebrating. Should I

"Please don't do that."

were always quick,

she mumbled. "I'm sure I

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