Chapter 134: But alas
The children left the family room with Penny, worried about her father and uncle. Although they already decided that Nina wouldn’t step foot in this place, their next course of action about Nina worried her.
"Don’t think about it for now, Penny." Hugo placed a hand on her back on their way out to get her attention. "Let the adults deal with that matter."
Atlas, who was walking a step ahead of them, also spoke. "That’s the reason we told Dad about it since there’s really nothing we could do about it. I’m sure he and Uncle Haines would make a decision that will satisfy everyone."
"Penny, are you sure you’re okay?" Slater hurried to her side, checking on her. "How come you didn’t tell our big brothers that you’ve been being picked on?"
Penny didn’t want to show it, but she couldn’t help but look back at Slater in dismay. ’That’s rich coming from him!’ If there was someone who should ask this question, that should be Penny since Slater was being bullied until she gave his bullies a lesson!
"Anyway, don’t think about Nina anymore," Hugo reassured. "We still have an entire day to spend. I don’t want to study, though."
"Ah!" Slater’s eyes twinkle. "How about we shop for bikes?"
"Bikes?"
"Yugi and Yuri said they’d bring their bikes next time, but I think that’s a little of a hassle. Why not buy some bikes?"
Penny scrunched up her nose. "Do you have the money?"
"No."
"I have a few savings, but I’ve used up almost all of them buying sweets," mumbled Hugo. "I should’ve bought a bike for Penny as a gift."