Chapter 298: Not Superman!

"When was the last time you took your medication?" Athena’s voice crackled with barely contained anger as she questioned Ewan, who had just regained consciousness.

Ewan hesitated, taking a moment to assess his body and surroundings. A crease formed on his forehead as he realized he was in an unfamiliar place, the dim light casting shadows around him.

His gaze darted left, eyes widening as he spotted an array of machines and tools. Had Athena brought him to a laboratory? For what purpose? Where was this place? It didn’t seem to be above the ground, considering the earthy smell he was perceiving.

"Where is this place?" He managed, the anxiety creeping into his tone.

"My personal laboratory. Now answer my question, Ewan!" Athena snapped, impatience flaring within her.

Ewan pursed his lips, trying to suppress a smile that threatened to surface as realization dawned on him. He was in Athena’s secret laboratory!

He recalled reading reports from Spider about the government and foreign nations trying to uncover its location, only to draw a blank every time. How had Athena managed to keep this place off the radar?

The nature of the chemicals and substances she worked with should have made it too hot to hide. The enormity of what she was entrusting him with filled him with gratitude so potent he felt teary.

"Why does your face look like that? Do you want to cry?" Aiden’s voice broke through Ewan’s thoughts, pulling him back to the moment.

Of course, Aiden would know this location.

"Are you that happy to be here?" Aiden laughed, glancing at Athena. "Athena, you’ve made the man speechless."

mood for humor. She gave Ewan a light smack on the thigh.

Ewan complied, sensing that Athena was

that stupid statement!" She cut him off, giving him a hard knock on the head. "I’ve told you to stop

him

friends—then you’re slumping into unconsciousness! Do you want to die? What about the children?" Athena’s voice rose, laced with concern and anger at the same

Aiden a glare as the latter struggled to suppress laughter, covering his mouth to avoid Athena’s

a frustrated glance toward him, and then

back, laughing boisterously. "You’ve barely begun your friendship with Athena, and you’re already making her veins bulge! Are you sure you’ll survive

the bed for comfort and leaning back against the metallic headboard. "I think

at her walls little by little lately. At least you’re out of the enemy zone now. The friend zone is something,

muttered, his smile fading

Aiden took a seat on the high stool next to the

if

no immediate answer, he turned to Aiden. "What? Is that a bad

really think you

in Athena’s life. He sighed and turned his gaze to the ceiling, deliberating on his inescapable reality.

replied without hesitation. "You should be grateful she chose to overlook

a lingering sense of longing. How could he live without the taste of her lips again, without touching

spoke, clasping a hand on his shoulder. "Sometimes love means letting go.

at Aiden, shifting slightly. "You

"It was the best decision

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