Chapter 104: Connecting Some Dots

On the way back to her office, Athena made an unexpected stop, weighing some confused situations in her mind as she approached Stella’s ward.

"How’s she doing today?" Athena asked the nurse standing outside the door, a soft smile on her lips.

"She’s better, ma’am. Much better. She should be home soon," The nurse replied, her smile as cheerful as a sunbeam cutting through the morning fog.

Athena nodded, pleased with the report. That was good news, especially since Aiden had found a house and arranged it well enough for Kendra and Stella’s return.

She would certainly miss Kendra, of course, but the separation was absolutely necessary.

"Thank you," She finally said, the warmth in her voice reflecting her gratitude.

The nurse nodded with a smile and left the vicinity, and with a deep breath, Athena stepped inside the ward.

"Doctor Athena!" Stella shouted, her joy spilling out like a fountain as she leaped from her bed, the earlier pallor in her complexion now replaced by a youthful vibrance that Athena hadn’t seen before.

She rushed over, engulfing Athena in an exuberant hug that spoke volumes.

"Thank you so much, Doctor! I finally won over my fears and checked myself in the mirror. I can’t believe I’m back to myself now!" She exclaimed. "The nurse had said I would be leaving soon. Is that true?"

Stella’s eager eyes sparkled with hope, pulling Athena deeper into the warmth of the moment.

Athena nodded with a smile, assessing Stella’s face, now radiant and lively, as if she had shed her troubles along with her treatments. "Yes, it’s true. You will be going home soon. After all, Kendra has missed you."

across Stella’s face was bright enough to light up an entire city. "Really? How’s she doing?"

don’t have to return

but Athena instinctively held her back, a mixture of surprise and concern marking her

her head vigorously, her eyes glistening with tears. "That’s not true. That’s not the bare minimum. I know how

Athena, this gift of yours really means a lot to

uncomfortable watching Stella cry, but deep down, she could empathize—hadn’t she been in a similar

please. I want to

tears immediately, but the more she

walked over to the shelf, picked up a pack of wipes, and handed them

you," Stella muttered, sitting on the bed, shakily attempting to put herself back together. "Please give me

it had taken her days to regain her composure when she first

ticked by, filled with the soft rustling of wipes and the occasional sniffle from

determination glinting in her

about Kendra and how she came to be with you," Athena responded immediately, the gravity of her inquiry

for asking, I know this is

curious. I just want to see if there are any dots

nothing but a file highlighting her access to a prestigious school. There was also a wad

explained Kendra attending the expensive school while

Yet...

at the building you are living

visiting. I had to pay off the debt with the house, closed the

slowly, connecting that particular dot. "So, it’s safe to say that Kendra’s mother hasn’t shown up, or anyone

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