She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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seven o'clock in the evening, and it was almost dark.

Zayn said goodbye to his grandparents and went to the Donovan family's restaurant.

Wesley and his wife were already waiting in the parking lot with the others. As soon as they saw Athena's car, they walked over quickly. Right a

after the car pulled over, Zayn got out, stood up straight, and saluted his parents, saying, "Dad, Mom, I'm back."

Wesley patted his shoulder with teary eyes, saying, "It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back."

Claire back... back...

hugged him as tears streamed down her face. "I missed you so much," she said. "Tm very, very happy that you're

The others gathered around too and said, "Zayn, you're back. Welcome home!"

Josie was still cowering behind Maria. She craned her neck and looked at Zayn, her eyes filled with curiosity, shyness, and admiration as she said softly, "Hello, Zayn..." She had only been at the Donovan family's home for two years and had not seen Zayn before.

To her, Zayn was like a hero in a comic book, someone she admired and longed for, yet felt so distant and unfamiliar. Zayn heard her voice and lowered his head to look at her. Their eyes met

Josie

body back like a and cowered behind

Zayn Smiled, supported his mother, and greeted the others. Arthur, Maria, long time no see. Thank you for taking care of the family these past few years."

Arthur stroked his head and said shyly, "You protect the country and I manage the family. We split the work."

Maria blushed and poked her cheek with her finger, saying, "For me, it's not tough looking after the family at all. I have a fabulous time at home. I might be the happiest person in the family." At this point, she instinctively looked at Athena with a silly smil Josie's soft voice came from behind her. "I, I am also the happiest person in the family."

VD foolaughed.

took two steps forward, knelt on one knee, and extended his hand. "Hello, Josie. I'm your brother. Fm deeply honored to see you. Can I shake your hand?"

"Sure...

Josie craned his neck from behind Maria, stretched out her little hand, and carefully placed her palin on Zayn's hand.

Zayn gently held her hand and said, "Can I hug you?"

Josie hesitated for a moment. "Sure..."

She stepped out from behind Maria and raised her hands, feeling like she was... surrendering.

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then let go of her and asked, "This is my first time at the restaurant. Can you hold my hand. and take me there?

it's not surprising. After all, he often took care of his younger siblings when he was a child, so he definitely has a

let's go this way. There are

and matched her

Zayn slowed do

tall brother and the little girl, their faces filled with

most of the meat dishes and snacks

on the spot. Take your seats and go ahead with the meal. I can finish stir-frying in just over ten

"The Vey to personally cook for her son, whom she had not seen for a long time, so they did not dissuade

that she wanted to

saying. Tll help Mom carry

sat t down, they were not in a a hurry to eat. They

with cooking all the dishes

after they started eating. Jaden

Zayn

stood up

saw him,

Jaden said nothing. He just walked forward quickly and

before Jaden let go of Zayn, patted his

a whale of a time

at this scene and thought,

want to have a great time

raised his hand and said,

Thudi

with a fork and said sternly, "The kids

felt he had lost of his sons. He said indignantly, "They're men.

young aninore, nor in great shape. Claire raised her voice, ready to unleash her inner tigress. "If you're not satisfied, go run half a me outside. If you can run

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were left speechless,

forced a smile and waved. "Forget it. Forget it. I still have to drive them home tonight, so I won't

Everyone snickered.

Other than Josie and the few people who had to

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half a bottle of wine

Even Maria aria went

he was afraid that he would never hear from Zayn again, and the other said he was worried that Zayn would come back with a broken arm or or leg and that

definitely get