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Athena felt a piercing pain in her heart, but she forced herself to remain calm. Pushing down the turmoil inside, she verified the flight information and hit the confirm button without wavering.

That task done, there was one last important thing to do.

Athena caught a taxi and headed to the Davidson family graveyard.

Her parents had been loyal workers for the Davidson household. In a tragic incident over ten years ago, they had given their lives to rescue Emmett from drowning. Their devotion had deeply touched Azrael Davidson, who honored them with a spot in the family cemetery and ensured their orphaned daughter was raised with great care.

Athena set a bunch of chrysanthemums carefully on the grave, her quivering hands caressing the flowers as if seeking solace.

"Mom, Dad, you always told me Emmett was a good person, the only one in the Davidson family who would look after me," she said softly, her voice breaking. "But why... why did he cause me the most pain?"