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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just how remarkable Jaden was and how

was 15 and just six months

the middle school division of

of concern for his grandparents, he resolutely transferred to a

decision, Jaden remained steadfast and even took the

scored first in the county and was among the top ten in

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

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the intensity and grind of high school knew how demanding

he made it

the county, and within the top 30 in the province, making admission to Kitmore City

agricultural university that offered free tuition, plenty

Throughout high sch

with scholarships and a bit of money earned from gardening and raising chickens, never asking his

he quickly added, "The family also cared a lot about Jaden, buying him a motorbike, a computer, and a phone, and occasionally getting him clothes or sending him treats, worried that he was living too harshly. "During holidays, we would also go to the countryside to help out, allowing Jaden to hang out with his

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

girls who liked him lining up around the playground: Compared to that, Linda didn't stand out at all. Why would he be

too. I've always been skeptical

efforts to impress Jaden and win over

Linda just because

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

volunteering to help with housework, taking care of our grandparents, working tirelessly and attentively. Our grandparents liked her very