Chapter 124: Christmas Play II

"What are you doing here, Ewan?" Athena asked, her voice calm yet laced with an unmistakable hint of irritation.

What was this foolish man doing, appearing in her life at every turn like some unwelcome specter? Hadn’t she made it perfectly clear that she wanted him nowhere near her or the children?

She bit her lip in frustration, trying to stifle the swirling anger within her. Was this why the guards had rolled out the red carpet for them today?

Glancing around at the other parents in the special section, a few familiar faces caught her eye. They were the shareholders of the school—she had done her research before enrolling the kids. She wasn’t a part of their elite circle, but Ewan was. The realization sank deep; it was safe to assume Ewan had orchestrated this whole thing, pulling strings to ensure they were here.

Athena shook her head in disbelief, deciding not to waste another moment waiting for Ewan’s reply, which seemed to be taking an eternity.

He was too busy reveling in the sight of her children, who, thankfully, pretended to be completely oblivious to his presence.

"I’m out of here," She muttered, turning to Gianna. "Let’s find some space in the other sections. I refuse to be uncomfortable today."

"Athena..." Ewan called out, but she was already striding away, the twins eager to follow her lead, their youthful energy propelling them forward.

Ewan’s expression shifted, lips pressed thin, a mixture of frustration and inscrutability passing over his features.

As Athena and her family descended the stairs, they were intercepted by the head teacher, whose tightly controlled smile sent a pang of unease through her. This was the kind of smile that signaled trouble.

"You can’t join the other sections," The woman stated, retaining her professional façade.

Gianna chimed in, frowning

time to avoid complications. So, every seat here..." The teacher gestured toward the crowded section filled with beaming parents and excited children, "has been taken. I suggest

jaw clenched as she caught the earnestness in

this event have been monumental, and I assure you, we’d hate for it to go to waste. Also, your kids are due on stage shortly; they

"I understand; thank you for the explanation. We’ll head

decisive turn, she marched back toward the special section, the weight of frustration building with every

worry. We don’t have to sit with him," Nathaniel tried to reassure her, but that sentiment was swept away almost instantly as they approached their

their earlier

again," Gianna whispered, shaking her head in disbelief. "He’s playing his cards close to his chest." She looked at Athena, a question

fuss when time wasn’t on her side; she

added silently, leading the way toward

a bland glance, a nonchalant expression that set her

to feel any tension between them, so she pressed forward, taking the seat next

Athena," Ewan said without turning to her, his cool tone igniting her resolve to remain

to quell the storm brewing within.

sent my Christmas present to a charity organization..." He continued, still

you have a

at all." He replied calmly. "It’s Christmas

didn’t bother

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