She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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Athena sat gracefully on the edge of the sofa, her posture upright and poised, hands neatly folded in her lap.

Isaac said slowly, "You'll be meeting your biological parents tomorrow. I've arranged for a driver to take you there, and ther are gifts prepared for them.

"It's been years since you've seen your family, so make sure to spend time with them, get settled. Don't worry about anythin here Athena nodded, understanding. "Thank you."

Isaac gestured to the property transfer agreement lying on the coffee table. "This house is a farewell gift from your mother and me. It's not brand new, but it's been kept up well and fully furnished. I hope it'll be suitable for you." Athena had already glanced over the agreement. The house was her childhood home, a small, worn-down apartment barely fit for living.

The Kennedys had held onto it, hoping for a payout from demolition or as a place for elderly relatives. Now, they were offering it to her as a symbolic gesture since neither of those plans had panned out.

She smiled politely. Thank you, Dad. But please keep the house for now. I'll let you know if I need it."

Fine. If you ever change your mind, just call

again to show

be busy. I've asked Mia to pack your things. Get some rest tonight, and leave early tomorrow so you don't keep your

were as eager as the Kennedys to see her go, but she could

said politely, "Thank you, Dad. I'll go get some

please Isaac, He sighed, feigning regret. "Athena, you're a good girl. If my long-lost son didn't already have a girlfriend, I would've loved to see you as my daughter-in-law." Athena fought back the urge to thank him for sparing her from

go, a mixture of guilt and reluctance in his gaze. He was surprised by how obedient she remained, even as she was

in. With that thought, he put

master bedroom, Regina Kennedy paced nervously in her luxurious silk robe. When

off. "She turned down the

but it's still worth something.

I don't think Athena's like

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