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After exchanging a few glances, Wesley and the others subtly shook their heads.

They hadn't really done much for Athena and certainly couldn't afford to hire an expert like Annie, so it was best not to

trouble her.

Athena noticed their thoughts and smiled slightly but didn't say anything more.

Another ten minutes passed, and everyone had just about finished eating. Matthew

didn't insist on making the Donovan family stay longer. Instead, he personally packed some of the snacks that Maria and Josie liked and walked the family to the entrance of the club, handing the food boxes to Louis. He then a apologized, "Mr. Donovan, Mrs. Donovan, I have fome work I need to take care of, so I'll have to let Louis see you home. I hope you'll understand."

His politeness and thoughtfulness left the Donovan family with a very good impression.

After expressing her thanks, Athena had her parents ride in her car while Arthur, Maria, and Josie took Louis's car.

A few minutes after they set off, Athena asked, "Mom, Dad, how did you end up at Zoe's graduation party?"

Wesley furrowed his brow. "Athena, we only went because we got a message from you. But when we arrived, we realized you

weren't even there."

Athena frowned. "What message?"

Athena

Wesley pulled out his phone and showed her the text.

Athena glanced at it and sneered. "Mom, Dad, you were tricked.

"That m That m

me. Zoe must've used some kind of software or tech to fake my number and

tried calling the number, her trick would've been exposed right away. That's why she told you not

thigh in frustration. "Athena, I can't believe how stupid I was, falling right into

in

this

school graduate? How can someone so young

so don't blame yourself, Athena said, shaking her head. "Zoe was targeting me. You were just dragged into it because of me. If anyone should apologize,

been out to get her, but she had

she was back with the Donovan family, the Murray family probably saw them as easy targets and decided to make a move. This incident made Athena realize she would need to step up and take responsibility for protecting the

reassured her. "Athena, don't overthink it. You're a victim in this too, and you're still Just a kid. None of

be more cautious from now on, and we'll keep an eye out so we won't get fooled by people like them again. You

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our mind. the next time we run into her. That night, despite being publicly humiliated, the Donovan family felt like justice had prevailed in the end, so they all slept

the next morning, things took an

heard loud commotion downstairs, with people

a huge crowd gathered below, creating an atmosphere

crowd were several reporters, looking sharp and professional, holding cameras and camcorders that made Maria's

as they spotted her,

she rushed back inside. "Dad, Arthur, there are so many people downstairs, and it looks like they're here for us." Wesley stayed calm. "You

two apartments per floor. He didn't run into any neighbors as he made

entrance was completely packed with people, blocking it so tightly that not even

saw him, the crowd erupted

we heard

newly reunited

weer scored a perfect score on this exam-congratulations! When are you throwing the celebration party? Let the

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