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183 Who are we not to forgive?

Days later…

Currently, Penny, Ginnie, and Lily are enjoying their lunch in the garden. However, Lily and Ginnie were still stuck reviewing while Penny was more focused on her food.

“Penny, why aren’t you studying?” Lily noticed, furrowing her brows. “Is it really okay for to study so much?”

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“Hmm?” Penny’s check was already stuffed with food and could only let out a short hum.

Ginnie also showed concern. “Penny, I know you were studying with your brothers, but I think you’re a bit relaxed”

“Hmm hmm hmm,” Penny chuckled while chewing her food.

When Ginnie and Lily teamed up to study, Penny told them she would be studying solo- maybe join her brothers. But in truth, she was tutoring Slater. Atlas couldn’t join them as he was focusing and, for some reason, Atlas had his classmates come over to their house to study. Every day, it was a different batch of his classinates.

‘Now, I’m a little concerned, Penny thought. ‘Don’t tell me First Brother is tutoring them? What

about him?!”

Dismay quickly spread across her face, thinking she was too busy with Slater she ignored Atlas. Atlas needed to study because, just like Slater, her money was on him! The majority of her money

at that.

When Penny gulped down her food, she smiled. “Don’t worry. I study well at home.” Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

Ginnie and Lily looked skeptical, but they eventually believed in her. Although a part of their hearts were still worried. They hadn’t scen Penny study so much before the exam, and she barely gave the minimum in their classes.

“Penny, if you need help, don’t shy away and ask, Lily offered reassuringly. “Ginnie and I still have our notes. So, if you want them, we can share them.”

Ginnie nodded. “Or if you find it hard, just tell us.”

For them, even though Penny was smart enough to receive sponsorship from the school, ther curriculum in school and the academic standards were different. Ginnie could attest to that, since there were a lot of lessons she had to give extra time to understand.

“Thanks, but I’m okay. Penny nodded. “I’ll keep that in mind, though.”

Even though Penny didn’t need their help, she still appreciated their kind offer. Surely, her friends were a reliable bunch.

With that, they continued eating together. This time, Ginnie and Lily gave their brains some time to breathe, and they enjoyed the food without studying.

“By the way, Penny, what were your brothers like to you?” Lily blurted out as this had been on her mind since she found out about the baby swapping.

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“My brothers? Penny repeated, and her friends nodded. She studied their curious eyes before. she pondered. “Well…”

Looking up, Penny imagined her brothers.

Thinking of Atlas, he reminded her of an ice statue. Her second brother, a straight arrow, and Slater… a dramatic clown.

Her expression showed different sides at every second, making Lily and Ginnic wonder what she was thinking at the moment.

“They’re… okay,” Penny laughed awkwardly. “A little strange, I guess?”

Was that supposed to be a good thing? Or a bad thing?”

“I think what Lily meant is that, since they had Nina before you, were they nice to you?” Ginnie clarified, assuming Penny was thinking of something else based on her expression. “Although they were a bit supportive during the assembly and the charity event, we can’t really tell.”

Lily nodded firmly.

Not because they see that the Bennet Family looked peaceful on the outside, doesn’t mean it was the same behind closed doors.

“Oh, they’re alright!” Penny smiled brightly. “Although at first, it was a little awkward, but I guess everything’s peaceful.”

Compared to her first life, at least, they weren’t as neglectful. If anything, she found them just a tiny bit nosy.

“Moreover, I understand them for not wanting to let Nina go. Nina is the sister they recognized in the beginning. Of course, they’d be reluctant to accept the situation,” she continued.

Ginnie and Lily frowned a bit as they remembered Nina and what she had done.

“I hate that girl, Lily mumbled bitterly. “Even though I pity her in a way, she put it upon herself a

Ginnie pressed her lips. “It’s a good thing she was transferred to the bottom section. It’s much more peaceful in our class without her and Patricia in it.”

Yet, Ginnie felt bad for telling the truth. Now that Patricia was gone, she was able to study properly and didn’t have the fear of coming to class. Her classmates were more forthcoming to her and even though the fan club was a bit overwhelming, it was much better than being isolated.

All thanks to Penny and Lily, Ginnie was able to feel the excitement of coming to school. She even looked forward to it now. Although she still stuttered when nervous or overwhelmed.

Penny darted her eyes between the two and sighed. I can’t blame them because what they said is the truth. The class is much more peaceful without them.”

“I don’t hate Nina, Penny expressed sincerely, smiling at them. “What I hate is what she had done, but at the same time, I understand her to an extent. All her life, she lived as the only daughter of the Bennet Family. And then, one day… everything changed.” a

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her actions. It was cruel and scary that she could do something like that. I also think she got a very light punishment. But all I’m saying is… the baby–swapping wasn’t her fault. (2

Penny paused and sighed for a bit. “I just hope that since she’s young, there’s still room for redemption and that some people would see that any teenager can learn from their wrongs. We’re only human, after all. We might not forget, but at the same time, who are we to not forgive?”

Lily and Ginnie stared at Penny with appreciation. Their hearts warmed up at Penny’s warm voice and sincere words.

How precious.

“I’m really glad you’re my friend, Penny!” Lily exclaimed and jumped to Penny’s side.

“Me too! I’m so glad you came to school even though it was a little late!” Ginnie jumped to Penny’s other side, and the two of them sandwiched Penny with a hug. “Penny, you’re so soft.

Lily hummed and nodded. “You’re softer than my squish pillow.” 2

“Heh.” Penny chuckled and let these kids hug her soft body.

As the three of them hugged each other out of appreciation for each other, Penny’s brows rose. She lifted her eyes slowly, and her gaze landed on Nina’s figure.

Nina was just staring at them. 2

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