Chapter 255
Author: DINOSLY
last update2026-02-28 09:01:28

"Penny!"

Penny jolted in surprise as she sat in front of the vanity, turning her head toward the door. Her face twisted when her eyes landed on Slater, fuming in the doorway.

"Wha—what?!" she raised her voice defensively. "I didn’t eat the chocolates in the fridge! Just—just one!"

Slater’s face turned even redder. "You didn’t just take my car; you also ate my chocolates?!"

"What?! I didn’t eat the chocolates! I borrowed them, just like your car!"

"Can you give my chocolates back?!"

"Why are you
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