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."

was Catherine who took care of her the whole time. On the night

Athena nodded silently.

fall ill, and Catherine stayed with us, helping to take care of the three patients. After staying

trembling. Perhaps it was because he found it difficult to face the matter, or maybe it was because he couldn't bear to look at Athena's face. Alternatively, he

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

said, "When you first came to our home, did you find it strange that Mom and Dad had so many children? You might have even wondered, with the family's financial situation not being very good, why Mom and Dad still had

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

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our hometown. We've been scholars for generations. Your grandfather served in the military and earned commendations, and your grandmother came from a scholarly family.

point, his voice grew somber again. "But what really matters is that everyone in the Donovan family must never forget that the Donovan family is

her back, and her expression became serious as

had four sons, named Armand, Dutton, Mateo, and Wesley. Her father

send their three sons to the battlefield without

the battlefield. However, they all made the ultimate sacrifice,

battlefield. They were simply very sad and disappointed that

than three. This way, their sons who sacrificed themselves on the battlefield could be

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

so they rented out their several acres of land to others and came to the city to help take

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

could afford to support the family,

a granddaughter. The three boys were eager for a little sister and promised to take care of her once

wasn't until the sixth pregnancy that they found

the best private hospital in Kitmore City to ensure a smooth delivery. Catherine, who was appointed to assist her, accompanied Claire throughout

one would have imagined that a devastating fire would break out in the hospital

entire family experienced was profound, leaving a deep and lasting