She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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After the car disappeared from her sight, Athena went upstairs,

She took the small box out from under the bed and opened it. There was nothing in it.

She sighed softly, put the small box back, and called the "good Samaritan". "The photos of Zilvia have all been destroyed. You can cancel this number. Don't provoke the Donovan family anymore." As soon as Athena finished speaking, the other party hung up.

An hour later, she returned to the villa. When she called the other party's number again, she received a reply: "Sorry, the number you've dialed is not in service,

So she told her mother. "I contacted the person when I found the photos, but the number has become unavailable."

Claire had been walking back and forth in the living room for two hours. She had even carefully mopped the floor upstairs and downstairs, but no matter what she did, nothing could calm her anxiety. After she got an update from Athena, she was completely dumbfounded "H-How could this be...

She picked up her phone and dialed the number again with her trembling fingers. As expected, the response she got was "Sorry, the number you've dialed is not in service."

Unwilling to give up, she used someone else's phone to call that number again and again. The results were all the same.

"How could this be. She dropped onto the sofa in a daze, and tears rolled down her cheeks

"I haven't heard from Zilvia in so many years. I thought there was finally a glimmer of hope... Claire wept.

The rest of the family went to comfort her.

Only Athena stood quietly at the side.

Ten minutes later, the door was pushed open and Alaric rushed in like a bull.

While he was taking off his shoes, he yawped, "Wow, it's so cold outside! If I had known carlier, I would've put on more layers!

"Mom, what's for lunch? I'm so hungry."

He didn't notice the gloomy atmosphere in the living room. He hugged his shoulders and ran into the kitchen. As he looked for food, he rattled, "Mom, it's Christmas Eve in two days. Aren't we going to visit Grandpa and Grandma and ask them where they want to spend their Chr Christmas?"

Because of Zilvia, the two old folks never spent Christmas in the city.

If it was going to be the same this time, the Donovan family would have to prepare in advance.

Alaric's words woke Claire, who had been wiping her tears.

tears and smiled forcefully. "Yes, I almost forgot such an

Then

heave a sigh of relief. Claire casually made two dishes. Coupled with

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headed to the

old folks had been hospitalized for a few months and were recovering well. They could

of over 30 feet. It would be much more convenient for

was still a little hemiplegic, he could pretty much walk freely with the

coming over, the two old folks smiled so hard that their eyes almost disappeared. Their mental state became a little better. However, no one dared to ask where they were going to celebrate

Grandpa, Grandina, it's Christmas Eve in two days. Do you

ward instantly fell

one dared to make

to make a sound

old folks were also stunned, and subsequently, sorrow

two of them revealed smiles of

a not-so-clear voice, "After celebrating so many years of Christmas in the countryside, I'll opt for a change this year. Let's celebrate Christmas

and said, "Our big villa is so beautiful. Of course, we have to spend Christmas in our new house.

it was almost Christmas Eve, Wesley was still at work. Jaden and Zayn went to Luna's house every day to brush up their skills. Brandon had also found a new job. They were all going to be busy till two days before Christmas. That was why those who had the time to come to

a livelier festive atmosphere and to

words, they were so happy that they were about to jump

blurted, "Grandpa, Grandma, can we

silent for a few

Everyone stared at him.

missing on Christmas. Who would dare

go somewhere far away from the

just touched a sore

immediately realized that he had said something wrong. He shut his mouth

old folks just laughed. "Of course! Of course, we have to! Let's celebrate Athena's return,

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also have to hang the socks, decorate the Christmas tree, put up Christmas decorations, and get the Christmas presents ready. Make sure you guys get everything done before the big day." Everyone felt

Christmas in the city and face the festive

may still have sorrow and pain in their hearts, but it was a weight they could

Athena nodded silently