There was just something in Penny's heart that filled it with anxiety, worry, and negativity the moment Hugo's name escaped Zoren's lips. For some reason, it reminded her of that time — when Atlas came to visit her in prison for the first and last time.
Aside from their argument, that was the day he delivered the news of Hugo's death.
And the mere thought of it… terrified her.
Even though some still claimed Hugo might have been alive back then, most believed he had already died. In their first life, he was the only brother who hurt her the least—or perhaps the only one who believed her without a shadow of doubt. The one who never had to say he believed her, because his actions spoke louder. He had worked to clear her name, even at the cost of his own life.
It was a terrifying thought.
One that shook her entire world. So..
SLAP!
"Aw!" Hugo clasped his shoulder and stared at Penny in disbelief. "Penny! Why would you do that?!"
