She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 222

Donovan's Restaurant was closed for the festive season

Claire, who had been busy for the past half a year, could finally rest comfortably for a while and prepare for Christmas.

After breakfast in the morning, she carried a basket and was about to go out. "Im going to get groceries. What do you feel like eating

The few people who didn't need to go out said, 'Everything you cook is delicious. Buy whatever you want to eat."

Arthur gulped down a large bottle of milk and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. "Let me drive you there."

"There's no need for that. Claire shook her head. "This place is not far from the market, and I'll take my time grocery shopping. When you're free, make a list of Christmas goods. Remember to write down anything you want. We'll get them tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Don't worry about the money."

Then, she held her grocery basket and slowly walked out.

The majority of the population in Kitmore City came from other parts of the country. Those who are born and bred here were less than half of it. Many people's hometowns were in the countryside, As soon as it was Christmas, the entire city felt especially quiet. It was the same for Mid-Level Mountain Garden Claire strolled down the street and barely saw anyone.

It was not until she arrived at the market that the surroundings became lively.

She was about to go to the seafood section to pick some fish and prawns when her phone rang. It was an unknown number.

It can't be a scam call or a sales call, can it?' she thought.

While she was hesitating, someone squeezed past her and quietly stuffed a "button" into her pocket.

She didn't notice that. After pondering for a bit, she answered the call. "Hello?"

The person on the other end of the line asked, "Are you a family member of Zilvia Donovan, the girl who disappeared 13

years ago?"

Claire's eyes widened and her breathing hastened. After a few seconds, she said with a trembling voice, "Y-Yes. I-I'm her mother. Do you know where Zilvia is? Have you heard from her

The other party said, "I stumbled upon a photo of a seven or eight-year-old girl. She looks very much like Zilvia, whom I once saw on television. But so many years have passed. I'm not sure if they're the same person.

"Do you have a photo of Zilvia? If you do, can you send it to me'll compare that with the photo I saw."

"Yes, yes, yes. I have m-many..." Claire's voice was trembling and getting incoherent. Her hand rubbed her body reflexively. I'll send it to you now. Please, wait

After saying that, her body stiffened.

She didn't have Zilvia's photo on her.

In order to avoid triggering strong memories of Zilvia, Claire didn't have photos of Zilvia on her phone either.

For the same reason, everyone in the Donovan family didn't store photos of Zilvia on their phones. Plus, it had been so many years.

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photo, but her family could not send it to her

don't have Zilvia's photo on my phone. I'll go home and find it for you right away. Can you give me ten minutes? Just ten minutes. It

empathetically. "There's no hurry. Save my number and send

was moved to tears. "Thank you. Thank you so much! You're really a good person. I-I'll go look

know what to do with her hands. After pacing back and forth a few times at the same spot, she sobered up a little. She muttered, "I need to hurry home to look for the photos" Then, she quickly walked to the side of the

way

Is Zilvia's photo still at the old house? I need it urgently.] Jaden replied: [The last time Athena asked me for Zilvia's photo, I told her

photo from the old house but I've put it back under the bed. Do you want Zilvia's photo

was at the market. Then, she told Claire that she

still far away. I'll drive there. Give me that person's number. I'll send the

She then reminded Athena to tell her the outcome

wrote down the number. "Okay, I'll go

After that, she p

she thought that

Mom's phone number had been changed long ago. How did that person get Mom's phone

they

something. Without wasting a second. Athena

eerie was going

couldn't find any photos

and articles about Zilvia Donovan and the Donovan family losing

was as if a gale had penetrated the Internet overnight and blew away everything related

trances of Zilvia's disappearance. They don't want anyone

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find her.

is a little

this matter?" Athena looked at the gloomy sky as she muttered

the same time, Joy heard Claire's conversation with Athena through the bug she planted on Claire. She immediately stepped on the accelerator and drove quickly to Viento Court. Christmas Eve was nearing, and there were few

didn't take her

one.

Court was also very quiet. As far as

guard, who was still on duty at the entrance of the neighborhood, was dozing

6 very quickly. She

wearing a dark hat and a black face mask. Even if anyone saw her, they wouldn't

very soon and stood in front of the Donovan

a

took out a small spray bottle and sprayed its contents

color of five numerical keys darkened and a thin layer of oily sheen could be

these five numbers were

code set would most probably be the birthdate of someone in the family.

keys could make up the six-digit passcode, where

numbers matched those of Josie's birthdate, she