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."

She gave Ewan

sensing that Athena was in

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

remained meekly quiet, though internally he mused about the logic of her hitting him while he

with you? One minute, you want to be friends—then you’re slumping into unconsciousness! Do you want to die? What about the children?" Athena’s voice rose, laced with

glare as the latter struggled to suppress laughter, covering his mouth to

shot a frustrated glance toward him,

Ewan on the back, laughing boisterously. "You’ve barely begun your friendship with Athena, and you’re already making her veins

and leaning back against the metallic headboard. "I think I can manage." A soft smile crept

walls little by little lately. At least you’re out of the enemy

fading as he considered the

a seat on the high

if I

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

stupid or just courageous. You really think you have a chance at snagging her heart more

He sighed and turned his gaze to the

hesitation. "You should be grateful she chose to overlook your past mistakes and forgive you.

nodded slowly, even as he grappled with a lingering sense of longing. How could he live without the taste of her lips

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

looked at Aiden, shifting slightly. "You

shoulders. "It was the best decision at the

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