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."

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

Athena nodded silently.

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

maybe it was because he couldn't bear to look at

only the dim spotlight on

daughter trying to sound casual as he 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

child must have brought you happiness. I can also see that when you had us, the family's financial situation was likely quite good,

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I'm bragging, but our family is considered quite prestigious back in 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. We had

"But what really matters is that everyone in the Donovan family must never forget that the

became serious as she listened to

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

would send

their parents' expectations, making significant contributions on the battlefield.

were simply very sad and disappointed that their sons did not return

fewer than three. This way, their sons

children and longed for a lively, loving family life. Being young

they rented out their several acres of land to others

as intense as it was today.

family, Wesley and his wife couldn't help but think that having a daughter would make

for a little

until the sixth pregnancy that they found out it

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, accompanied Claire throughout the

out in the hospital right

family experienced was profound, leaving a