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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my first time at the restaurant. Can you hold my

After all, he often took care of his younger siblings when he was a child, so he definitely has a knack for it. Hearing that her heroic brother needed her, Josie's eyes immediately lit up. She immediately patted her little chest and said. "Alright.

along. "Zayn, let's go this way.

and

Zayn slowed do

the silhouettes of the tall brother and

room of the Donovan family's restaurant, most of the meat dishes and snacks were already prepared. almost filling the

the spot. Take your seats and go ahead with the meal.

personally cook for her son, whom she had not seen for a long

that she wanted to Arthur

follow Claire, saying. Tll help

not in a a hurry to eat. They just

Claire was done with cooking all the dishes did

started eating.

Zayn

stood up

when he saw him, saying, "Jaden,

Jaden said nothing. He just walked

hugged for more than ten seconds before Jaden let go of Zayn, patted his shoulder, and said with a smile, "Let's have a

Let's have a whale of a

scene and thought, 'What

want to have a great time drinking too. No

also raised his hand and said, "I

Thudi

on the edge of the table with a fork and said sternly,

He said indignantly, "They're men. I'm a man too. can drink but I

healthy, and you're not so 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.

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and his children were left speechless, thinking.

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 drive,

NEAL

toast everyone, downing half a bottle of wine before

Even Maria aria went

halfway through their meal. When they were drunk, they hugged Zayn, one on each side, crying. One said 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 he was mentally prepared to support Zayn for

they would definitely get