From Betrayal to Brilliance Her Rise to a New Life novel Chapter 154

Chapter 154 Letting Go

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Dion saw the fear on Teri’s face and let out a cold, mocking laugh.

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He pointed straight at her and snapped, “You did this on purpose to trick Mom and get her sympathy. Mom hates liars the most!”

Teri shook her head hard.

No, she hadn’t meant to trick anyone.

Her panic was at its peak. She was terrified that Athena would be angry, that she’d stop loving her and walk away forever.

Tears rolled down Teri’s cheeks one after another.

Dion smirked, proud of himself. “Mom, you shouldn’t be with her anymore. She’s just a liar!”

The air grew heavy. Dion waited, sure that Athena would get angry and push Teri away.

But instead, Athena reached out and gently brushed her hand over Teri’s hair. Her voice was soft. “Don’t be scared, Teri.”

Teri froze in shock, expecting punishment.

But what came first wasn’t blame–it was Athena’s gentle touch. Her voice was calm and kind, not angry, her words comforting the child instead.

Teri’s eyes widened. Tears clung to her lashes, refusing to fall.

Athena’s expression darkened as she turned to Dion. “Dion, stop talking nonsense. Teri just went through something terrible. You’re only hurting her more by saying that.”

Dion’s mouth fell open. He couldn’t believe Athena didn’t believe him.

“I’m telling the truth! She really lied to you!” he said anxiously.

Athena looked at his angry, jealous little face, and memories from the past came flooding back -memories that only brought her quiet sorrow.

After a moment, she sighed. “You never liked when I made you take your medicine. You always thought I was too strict, and you liked Nina better…”

“No! That’s not true! I don’t hate you!” Dion cried, clenching his fists.

Regret filled his small heart. Back then, he’d thought Athena was annoying, always bossing him

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around. But now, those moments felt like the happiest times he’d ever had.

He didn’t realize how much he needed her until she stopped caring.

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“Mom, I was wrong. Please don’t be mad at me. Can you be my mom again? Please?” he begged through tears.

He looked completely broken, nothing like the proud boy he used to be.

His tears and snot mixed together as he sobbed uncontrollably.

Athena lowered her gaze, her heart heavy. It was too late.

Even if Dion regretted everything, they could never go back. She couldn’t treat Nina’s son as her own. It wouldn’t be fair to her daughter.

Her real daughter was still missing. There was no way she could take Dion back now.

Athena’s face turned calm and cold. “Your mom is Nina. You need to forget about me,” she said quietly.

Then she took Teri’s hand and walked away.

“Mom…”

Athena heard Dion’s trembling voice behind her, but she told herself firmly not to look back.

The past was already gone.

Dion never expected that even after apologizing, Athena still wouldn’t forgive him.

Why? Why wouldn’t she forgive him when he had already said sorry?

Athena returned to the room with Teri.

Once they were back, she finally let out a long sigh and relaxed.

Even though she had forced herself to stay distant, seeing Dion like that had shaken her more than she wanted to admit. She rubbed her temples, feeling drained.

Teri stood quietly beside her, afraid to move.

Then Athena seemed to remember her and looked up.

Teri’s heart skipped a beat. Was Athena going to scold her now?

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