She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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Jaden patised, a glint of admiration flickering in his eyes, "Although I never said it aloud, I also had my suspicions about her. "After Žilvia's disappearance, I kept a close watch on her and investigated her movements over the past few months. "But I found nothing that linked her to Zilvia's disappearance.

"There were several times I caught her secretly scolding Maria, aming her. She said that if Maria hadn't caught a cold and needed care on New Year's Day, she would have gone with Zilvia and Zilvia wouldn't have gone missing. "I also noticed how she looked at our grandparents with resentment, I didn't believe she wanted anything bad to happen to Zilvia

I Zlivia

Athena pondered and said, "Why does Catherine not love her daughter but love Zilvia instead?"

Jaden fell silent for a moment before sighing softly. I think she banking on Zilvia becoming successful in the future so that she can bask in the glory."

Athena nodded, feeling like she was finally starting to understand

She asked, "Do you have any photos of Catherine

Jaden replied. "Mom should"

some.

You can ask her."

Alright, thank you." Athena exhaled, placing a hand on her stomach. "You've given me a lot of information. I need time to process it, and I don't have any more questions for now. There's still plenty of food. Let's keep eating" Jaden smiled, a hint of anticipation in his expression. "So, what's your current theory about Zilvia's disappearance?"

Athena remained silent for a few seconds. This case has been analyzed by the police, online investigators, and many experts over the years. Numerous conclusions have been drawn, but two unsolved mysteries remain. "First, what did Zilvia see, or what caught her attention that made her leave the area alone? "And second, how did Zilvia manage to avoid the surveillance cameras?"

slightly, his interest piqued. "So, what's your

sharp, and calm,

Athena's Athena

said, "

the information you and Dad provided and studied the layout of the shopping plaza where it happened." not just in appearance but in mentality, personality,

and I

put myself in Zilvia's shoes and wondered why I would leave if I were her. How could I have avoided the cameras?

"In

lured me away, and nothing

The

own accord, voluntarily, maybe even with a plan and a purpose, fully intending not to let anyone

crossed Athena's

she hadn't

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the case files with help from her high-level police contacts, and thinking about what Jaden had just said, Athena was convinced that this possibility was real. Jaden, usually calm and composed, found himself breathing a bit

you saying that no one lured Zilvia away? That it was all part

alone? What could she have done? She'd need to take bus, a subway, buy tickets, book a hotel, rent a place..." "You're right." Athena

outside.

Jaden

was speechless.

his mouth slightly agape, unsure of

theory would find it hard to believe a five-year-old could think of or carry out

performances or crowded events. But on New Year's Day, she insisted on going to the city center for something lively, which was out of character for her. Jaden, think carefully. On the day of the incident, was it Zilvia who suggested going to the pedestrian street. Was it her idea to ask your grandparents to take her? Why didn't any of the other kids go with her?"