She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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People with high 10s, exceptional abilities, and grand ideals often focused on their own paths, making it hard for them to be influenced by societal norms and emotions. Athena was a perfect example of this.

However, hearing what Arthur had to say this time, she was shocked.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but nothing came out. All she could do was listen in silence. "What's even more infuriating is that she chose to disappear just as the wedding was starting, with hundreds of guests watching. She didn't even bother to show up, just sent someone to say she wasn't going to go through with it. Can you imagine how Jaden felt at that moment? Arthur squatted in a corner, cradling his head in his hands, crying loudly, as if he were the one being stood up by the bride at the wedding.

Arthur said. "We treated her like family, wholeheartedly, yet she didn't even have the decency to give us the most basic respect and dignity. How much pain and self-blame do you think Jaden felt at that time?" Athena squatted down next to him and gently patted his shoulder to comfort him.

After crying for several minutes, Arthur looked up, wiped his tears, and fixed a determined gaze on her. "Athena, Linda isn't a good person. You must stay far away from her.

"If she bothers you, just call me. I'll give her a piece of my mind. And absolutely do not let her see Jaden."

"Okay, I won't let her hurt Jaden,

Athena replied earnestly. "Sh "She told me a lot about her past with Jaden."

She summarized what Linda had said to her in two minutes.

Then she added, "I don't believe her. I want to hear what our family has to say."

Arthur sniffled, wiping his face with his gloved hand. "Not everything she said is a lie, but she's too cunning, only sharing what benefits her and painting herself in a better light.

"I have to reveal her true nature to you so you can understand just how deep her scheming goes"

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learned just how remarkable Jaden was and how difficult his life

year Zilvia went missing, Jaden was 15 and just six months away from his entrance

was attending the middle school division of Kitmore City School, ranking first in his

grandparents, he resolutely transferred

decision, Jaden remained steadfast and even took the initiative to handle the transfer

first in the county and was among the top ten in the city, practically free to choose

requirement. The school had to allow him to live off-campus and skip evening classes, which he assured them he would manage with excellent grades in all subjects. The school agreed and even waived his tuition fees. Oct

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grind of high school

made it

entrance exam, first in science in the county, and within the top 30

family, Jaden decided to attend a national agricultural university that offered free tuition, plenty of scholarship options, allowed for

Throughout high sch

and university, Jaden supported himself with scholarships and a bit of money earned from gardening and raising chickens, never asking his family for

a phone, and occasionally getting him clothes or sending him treats, worried that

at that time, yet so busy. How could he possibly start a relationship as soon as he

with girls who liked him lining up around the playground: Compared to that, Linda

too. I've always been skeptical

efforts to impress Jaden and win over our family," Arthur said honestly, without

because he

on.

him out quietly, like getting him excused from class, bringing him meals, taking notes, and so "She also devised many ways to get close to Jaden. Wherever he went,

going to the countryside with Jaden and volunteering to help with housework,