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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Zilvia's photo, but her family could not send it to her

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 won't be long..

hurry. Save my number and send me the

"Thank you. Thank you so much! You're really a good person. I-I'll go look for the photos now

her head was spinning. She was so transfixed that she didn't 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 road, got into

the way home,

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 where it was. Athena might have taken

old house but I've put it back under the bed. Do

told her about the phone call she received when she was at the market. Then, she told Claire that she was going the get

is still far away. I'll

the "good samaritan. She then

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

After that, she p

coat and took her bag. As she went downstairs, she thought that

ago. How

they

Athena used her phone to search for

eerie was going

couldn't find any

reports and articles about Zilvia Donovan and the

the Internet overnight

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

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find her.

a little

looked at the gloomy sky as she muttered to

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 pedestrians and cars on the

it didn't take her

one.

also very quiet. As far as her eyes

the entrance of the neighborhood, was dozing off

found Block 6 very

mask. Even if anyone saw her, they wouldn't be able to see

very soon and stood in

was a piece

and sprayed its

darkened and a thin layer of oily sheen

numbers were

in the family. It was either

could make up the six-digit passcode, where one of the

matched those of Josie's birthdate, she pressed them in the order of year, month, and