She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

hapter 209

A few minutes later, Athena and Brandon were seated on the couch in the old residence. One sat on the left and the other on the right.

Athena poured a glass of water and placed it in front of Brandon. She asked, "Brandon, aren't you in Aeloria? Why are you here?" The man whom Athena caught secretly moving into the Donovan family's old residence was her second brother, Brandon Donovan.

Brandon had said in the group chat that he would only be able to return to the country in February or March next year at the earliest. Brandon decided to come clean. Brandon

He took off his hood, picked up the glass, and emptied it in one gulp. Then, he gave Athena a gentle and gratified smile. He said, "Athena, I'm so happy to see you. I truly am very happy. It's just that I didn't want you to see me like this." Athena blinked and sized him up. She asked, "What's wrong with your appearance? I think you look quite good."

The Donovan family had good genes, so the children of the family were all good-looking- Brandon was no exception.

He was slim, handsome, and had distinct facial features. He had a pair of shrewd and sharp eyes like an eagle, an aquiline, nose, and thin lips His gaze and tone were gentle, and he seemed harmless now. However, when he had yet to realize that the person pounced on him was Athena, the gaze he revealed was extremely cold and sinister. He emanated a dangerous aura.

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Brandon fell silent for a few seconds. He spread his hands and smiled bitterly. He said, "I completed my studies in advance and obtained my bachelor's degree. I originally planned to secretly return to the country before Advent Sunday to give everyone a surprise. Unexpectedly, I was robbed on the way to the airport. I lost all my luggage, including the diploma I just obrained. sighed when she heard that.

The school Brandon studied in Aeloria was prestigious for his major. However, the area where the school was located was infamous for frequent crime. International students were even more likely to be targeted by local hooligans and gangsters

Two years ago, a student from Osceiton was shot to death by gangsters because they refused to hand over their laptop. Athena reckoned the reason why Brandon could run so fast and move so nimbly might have been due to living in such an environment.

The bitter

smile on Brandon's face turned into a smile of relief. He said. "Fortunately, I'm experienced. I kept my passport, plane ticket, and identity card on my person, so I managed to board the plane back to the country." He explained, "When I reached Kitmore City, I had nothing. I didn't want anyone to know about this. That's why I called and emailed the school to send me a new diploma while I hid in the old residence. I planned to wait for the diploma to be sent over before going home. I didn't expect you to find me here."

He covered his face with his hands. He said, "I feel so embarrassed now."

"There's nothing embarrassing about this." Athena patted Brandon's shoulder gently and comforted him. "Everyone has been robbed at some point in their lives. It is very normal. No one will laugh at you for being robbed. The family will be very happy to know that you're back. Why don't you come home with me?" 10:50 Thu, Oct 17 BG. Chapter 209

I could at least earn some money and buy everyone a gift before going back. I can't go back empty-handed like

about his image in the eyes of

Aside from Zilvia and Athena, he was the smartest child in the Donovan family. His grades had always been top-notch since he was young, and he had never dropped the ball. Everyone

the environment he was in

the end, he was robbed and returned penniless. Athena reckoned this might have made him very ashamed to face everyone in the Donovan

a a while before saying, "I am working as a

Bran

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not try to persuade him to go home immediately. She only said. Til help you keep this a secret. Let me know when you decide to go home. I'll come pick you up in my car. She thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Claire and Arthur are good at cooking. Until you decide to go home, I'll send you food from home every day" lit up at first when he heard Athena say this. Then, he thought of something and shook his head. He said,

and bring enough food for

Brandon was both

earlyppy and hesitant. He asked, "Isn't 9:30 in the morning too

"I usually wake e up at seven in the morning and can leave the house

to be out working

didn't want to come too late as it would

not fussy over the details. "Athena, thank

sadly, "Tve been overseas for many years. I've grown sick of eating fast food. I've almost gone crazy from wanting to eat home cooked food for so long." Athena nodded silently, expressing her understanding. Then, she changed the topic. She asked,

and smiled bitterly. He replied,

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to see you. However, I was too ashamed to appear in front of you, so I followed you secretly. I tried to see

mind. I just don't think you need to make things so difficult for yourself. As long

overseas for too long. Even though I have returned to my hometown, at times I still can't believe that I'm really back here. I have mixed feelings. I need a little time to Ever since the two of

transition

been out of habit or because he wanted to get to know his

also secretly

reason behind him quietly returning to Kitmore City but hiding away and not going home was definitely not as simple as he had