She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 132

Athena clasped her hands, eyes sparkling. "Oh, you're giving me gifi? That's amazing!"

Jaden smiled and bent down, pulling a small potted plant from under the table. He placed it in front of her. "I grew this succulent myself. Do you like it?" Athena's face lit up. "It's beautifull And such a rare pink color. I love it!

"You must have put in a lot of work to grow this, right?"

This type of succulent was called the "king of succulents, known for its unique, delicate look and transparent top, making it highly ornamental and valuable. But more than its price, the real challenge was the time it took-about eight years to fully mature. The one Jade

into it.

I given her was not only fully grown, but a rare mutated color, showing just how much care he had put

What made it even more thoughtful was the label on the rustic chy pot, explaining how to take care of it. It was such a sweel personal touch.

Jaden chuckled. "I have a lot of succulents. I didn't spend extra time on this one-it grew well because it's strong

Maria gently touched the plant. "This succulent has good taste. It grew this beautifully because it loves Jaden and wants his

attention."

She then

added quickly, "And now that Jaden's given it to Athena, I'm sure it'll grow to love her too!"

Everyone smiled. Arthur, looking envious, said. "Athena, you know so much. You recognized the type just by looking at it. To me, all of Jaden's succulents look the same." Claire nodded in agreement. "Exactly! Athena's so young, but she already seems like a real scientist." Athenas

a smiled. "I'll give Jaden his gift another day"

Everyone in the family was going to get a gift.

As for what to give Jaden, she'd have to think carefully-she wanted it to be something he'd absolutely love. Jaden smiled and patted her head lightly, careful not to mess up her hair. "Having you here is the best gift" Athena lowered her gaze, smiling as her cheeks turned pink Jaden always knew the perfect thing to say.

After chatting a bit more, Jaden glanced at the clock. "It's almost eleven. We've all got things to do tomorrow. Let's get some sleep.

No one had a free day ahead, so they quickly turned off the TV and headed to bed.

After her bath, Athena had planned to read for a bit, but Daniel was bombarding her with messages asking for an update on her story, sending her crying and sad emojis, and even joking that he was dying. His desperation was both funny and a little

Sau

sad

She

help but laugh, and since she was young and didn't mind staying up

to work.

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to

collect DNA samples from suspects. One of the suspects. noticed and

The H

onto him and plotted to kill Lockwood, not knowing it was

Lockwood hadn't found any DNA but spread the rumor to lure the killer

The

and the killer

finished and posted the new chapter, it was nearly 2 a.m.

she woke up, it was already past

a.m., Athena had just finished breakfast when her

I called the repair shop, and they're sending a tow truck to pick

you're not around, I

replied quickly, Tm home. I let them

Then she

asked, "Where are you, Jaden? Are you with

Mom are at the restaurant, Jaden said. Tm downtown. I probably won't make

today, and I just got a new car. I was thinking of taking it for a spin. Why don't you send me your location? I can drive over and hang out with you. This

shop had taken the van, Athena jumped

up in in

tucked behind a huge shopping

wasn't very well-known, but

fairly loose requirements. It was popular with

for a loan?'

little while, and as noon approached, Jaden still hadn't come out. Athena rolled down the window and gave him a call. "Hey, Jaden, I'm

be out in

enough, Athena spotted him stepping out of the bank. She waved,

a few meters away, her voice way too excited

an eyebrow. 'Who's

was striking with elegant features, flawless makeup, and healthy skin. She was curvy, with long, wavy auburn hair falling perfectly down her back. Her off-the-shoulder, figure-hugging red dress with floral