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."

"Maria's biological 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 time. On the night of the hospital fire, if Catherine hadn't dragged your mother out of the hospital forcibly, she might

Athena nodded silently.

to take care of the three patients. After staying with us for three years, she brought five-year-old Maria'to live with

or maybe it was because he couldn't bear to look at Athena's face. Alternatively, he

desk lamp, leaving only the

didn't ask anything. After a while, Wesley rubbed his face and looked at his daughter trying to sound casual as he said, "When you first

that Mom and Dad really love children, and each new child must have brought you happiness. I can also see that when you had us, the family's financial situation

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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 over ten acres of land

somber again. "But what really matters is that everyone in the Donovan family

became serious as she

Dutton, Mateo, and Wesley. Her father was the youngest among

them, they would send their three sons to

on the battlefield. However, they all made the ultimate sacrifice, and t bodies were never

not regret sending their children to the battlefield. They were simply very sad and disappointed that their sons did not return

have several children after getting married, ideally no fewer than three. This way, their sons who sacrificed themselves on the battlefield could be reborn into the Donovan

for a lively, loving family life. Being young and healthy, they

out their several acres of land to others and came to the city to help take care of their

of raising children was not high, and societal competition was not as intense as it was today. Moreover, the three grandsons were

family, Wesley and his wife couldn't help but think that having

elderly couple also wanted a granddaughter. The three boys were eager for a little sister

wasn't until the sixth pregnancy that they found out it was a girl-and not just one, but

that Claire was already in her thirties, the family arranged for her to give birth at the best private hospital in Kitmore City to ensure a smooth delivery. Catherine, who was appointed to assist her,

imagined that a devastating fire would break out in the hospital right after the birth

family experienced was profound, leaving a deep and lasting