She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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Chapter 124

Athena felt a slight jolt in her heart as she walked into the study Mom and Dad can tell me whenever you want, I'm mentally prepared for it."

She knew that a lot must have happened in this family,

To her parents, it was definitely not easy to dig up and recount all kinds of painful pasts.

Wesley gave a slight nod, poured a glass of warm water into the empty glass, and uncovered the tray. He placed the glass of warm water and several plates of snacks in front of her. "Feel free to sit down if it's convenient. You can eat and listen to me ramble. If you get tired, just let me know, and we can talk another day"

Athena sat down across from her fathe no matter how much you have to say."

a few sips of water, and then smiled gently. "Dad, go ahead. I'll listen carefully,

Her father hadn't even started speaking yet, but his voice was already slightly hoarse, and he seemed to be under more stress

than she was.

Seeing his daughter so composed, Wesley suddenly felt that despite his age, his own composure was not as steady as hers. He couldn't help but chuckle softly at the realization.

He then said solemnly, "Maria told me that she has already informed you about her and Josie being adopted by our family. Not only were you not surprised, but you also thought it was a good thing. I think perhaps Lunderestimated your capacity to accept and adapt." Athena nodded and gave a faint smile, confirming that it was true.

Wesley said, "Regarding Maria, I want to clarify that even though she is adopted, she is actually your cousin."

Athena gave a slight surprise. "Oh."

mother is Catherine, who is your mother's younger sister by two years. They grew up together and have a very close relationship. When your mother was pregnant with you, it was Catherine who took care of her the whole

Athena nodded silently.

"The fire caused your mother and grandparents to fall ill, and Catherine stayed with us, helping to take care of the three patients. After staying with us for three years, she brought five-year-old Maria'to live with us, until your... twin sister Zilvia...

found it difficult to face the matter, or maybe it was because he couldn't bear to look at

pressed the switch for the desk lamp, leaving only the dim spotlight on the desk, which cast his face into the

his face and looked at his daughter trying to sound casual as he said, "When you first came to our home, did

happiness. I can also see that when you had us, the family's financial situation was likely

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for generations. Your grandfather served in the military and earned commendations, and your grandmother came from a scholarly family. We had

is that everyone in the Donovan family must never forget that the

expression became serious as she listened to her

grandparents had four sons, named Armand, Dutton, Mateo, and Wesley. Her father was the youngest among

the country needed them, they would send their three sons

the battlefield. However, they all made the ultimate

regret sending their children to the battlefield. They were simply very sad and disappointed that

than three. This way, their sons who sacrificed

a lively, loving family life. Being young and healthy, they had three sons in

out their several acres of

that era, the cost of raising children was not high, and societal competition was not as intense as it was today. Moreover, the three grandsons were all bright and easy to manage, so the elderly couple did not find it very

could afford to support the family, Wesley and his wife couldn't help but think that

couple also wanted a granddaughter. The three boys were eager for a little sister and promised to take

on to have two more sons, and it wasn't until the sixth pregnancy that they found out it was a girl-and not just one, but twin

for her to give birth at the best private hospital

in the hospital right after the birth

entire family experienced was profound, leaving a deep