She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 196

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It was se

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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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"This is my first time at the restaurant.

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. I'll take you

Zayn's fingers and hopped along. "Zayn, let's go this way. There are fewer people here. Otherwise, it's very

and

Zayn slowed do

at the silhouettes of the tall brother and

most of the meat dishes and snacks

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

whom she had not seen for a long time,

that she wanted

Claire, saying. Tll help

not in a a hurry

Claire was done with cooking all the dishes

started

Zayn

stood up

when he saw him, saying,

usually composed Jaden said nothing. He just walked

patted his shoulder, and said with a smile, "Let's have a

"Alright. Let's have a whale

and thought,

want to have a great

and said,

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edge of the table with a fork and said sternly, "The kids can drink, but

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

ready to unleash her inner tigress. "If you're not satisfied, go run half a me outside. If

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and his children were left speechless, thinking. How

it. I still have to drive

Everyone snickered.

chatting about everything. Other than Josie and the few people who

NEAL

a bottle of wine

Even Maria aria went

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

weren't drunk, they would definitely get

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