Chapter 41

Wesley forced a stiff smile. "Athena is already exceptional. There's nothing we need to teach her.

"But your own child, fresh back from overseas, doesn't even have the guts to show their face. Are they that ashamed?" The tension in the room shot up immediately. The guests thought, Wow, they're already going at it?"

The Kennedy family's expressions soured.

Regina sneered, "Mr. and

Mrs.

Donovan, tonight's dinner includes French cuisine. Do you even know how to eat it? Would you like us to give you a hands-on lesson?" Arthur didn't miss a beat. "Your kid just got back from abroad. Do they even know how to use a fork? Maybe we should give them a lesson."

At this, Josie raised her tiny hand and said in her sweet, childish voice, "I know how to use a fork. I can teach them."

The crowd couldn't help but laugh.

They looked down on the Donovan family for being poor, but they didn't think much of the Kennedy family either, who were rich but classless. So, they stayed neutral, just enjoying the show. Regina was so furious she slammed the table, about to lose her temper.

Just then, someone exclaimed, "Athena is here-

Both families instinctively turned toward the entrance, pausing their argument.

With Athena being the former beloved daughter of the Kennedy family, even those who hadn't met her had certainly heard/

of her.

of ner.

She was also the top student and a recognized beauty of Kitmore City High School, the best in the city-everyone in the room knew who she was.

Given the special nature of tonight's event, the moment she walked in, she became the center of attention.

dressed casually

a light yellow T-shirt with a cute duck design, and white

everyone's attention was her flawless, glowing skin, the curves that even her loose T-shirt

dark hair, rosy

was that she wasn't wearing

everyone in the room, Athena walked confidently to the main table, completely unfazed by the attention. "Dad, Mom, Arthur,

and bright smile, with no sign of

relaxed

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any seats left at this table. Should

out?"

The

can we leave now?" Athena grinned as she gently patted Josie's head. "Josie, how about you sit with

her up and seated

and whispered, "Athena,

you're here, why haven't you greeted us, the adoptive parents who raised you for 18 years? Or are you afraid we'll ask

"You've been sey and the others calmed down as well. "Alright, th But don't worry, just think of it as watching a good show. Hold back your anger for now, and we'll make sure to return the favor

well,

when they sent you back to the Donovan family? Is that why you're holding a

just walked in, and the Kennedy family is already attacking her? raising her for 18 years, they're talking to her like she's an enemy And wait, did Athena really hook up with

as my adoptive parents, wouldn't they worry that I

it's only right that

are better than you in every way. I need to focus on being a good daughter to them-1 simply don't have the time or energy to deal with you." The crowd was buzzing with

eager to see what would happen next. The only ones thrilled by

moment. "Stop

Regina snapped, slamming the table. "What makes you think you're better than my Andrew and

"Jealous?

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