She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 226

After wandering by the lake for a while. Athena didn't want to head home just yet.

Instead, they found themselves drifting into the comfort of Matthew's car, where they could escape the cold.

Matthew's luxurious Miracle, worth a fortune, was spacious and beautifully designed. Leaning back against the plush leather seats felt as inviting as a five-star hotel Athena drifted into a deep sleep, comforted by Matthew's presence, which filled her with both happiness and security.

But morning came too soon, signaling it was time for Mathew to head back.

"Aww. Athena sighed, leaning against the car door with a pout. I don't know when we'll see each other again."

With his sunglasses on and the car window half-open, Matthew flashed her a gentle smile. "Whenever Miss An wants to see me, I'll make it happen, as long as I can get away"

Her cheeks flushed as she bit her lip. "Okay, okay. You should get going. If I want to see you, I could always sneak over to find

You

You

Matthew didn't say anything more. He buckled his seatbelt and gave her another smile. "Goodbye."

Athena waved back at him, a swirl of emotions churning inside her. "Goodbye."

At Kitmore City International Airport, Joy stood at the security checkpoint, hugging her mother, Nellie. "Mom, you really should head back. David is still so young, and you can't leave him alone for too long." Nellie sighed, her expression filled with regret. I wanted to spend Christmas's with you, but now you're leaving. I feel terrible for not being there with you."

Joy smiled reassuringly. "Mom, I have so much schoolwork piling up. I barely have any free time, so you don't need to worry about me being lonely."

Hearing this only made Nellie feel guiltier. "I know you're under a lot of pressure, but you're still young. Make sure to have some fun and take breaks. Don't push yourself too hard."

During her time in Kitmore City, Joy had spent every day exploring the area with her mother, hardly finding time to study

at all.

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that Athena had an older sister and a younger sister-her older sister was two years ahead of her, and the younger one had just turned five. Aside from that,

Joy wasn't connected to the Donovan family,

would have to take the risk of severing all ties

Joy said, a grin spreading across her face. "Pressure just lights a fire under me, and I genuinely thrive on those

her hand along Joy's arm and let out a soft sight. "You work so hard, sweetie. It seems like your entire life revolves around school and

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straightened, confidence radiating from her.

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get going now, but remember, if you ever need anything, just call me. Don't keep everything bottled up inside,

Nellie walk away through the boarding gate, the smile

secret, she had put Riley under hypnosis, making him believe he had thoroughly investigated the Donovan family when in reality,

connections, she had scrubbed the internet of every image and

Nellie or anyone else from her family wouldn't return

memories, and she'd be left to clean up

reveling in the holiday spirit, Josie and the elder were the only ones who woke up on time; rest of the family slept in, with the younger ones not stirring

the

the

the villa, playing cards and video games, while Arthur and Alaric entertained them. The rest of the

were hardly any people

atmosphere was serene, punctuated only by the occasional firecracker that broke the stillness

felt refreshingly uncrowded and utterly

her grandmother's wheelchair, making sure she could see all the beautiful sights. Both of them were in high spirits, temporarily forgetting that Isaac's

the older western part of the neighborhood, while the Kennedy family had moved to the newer northern section. Because they didn't share the same entrance and lived quite a distance apart, their paths rarely crossed. As Athena scanned the area, her eyes caught

and get involved? Should I step in and send him away, or

But