From Betrayal to Brilliance Her Rise to a New Life novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24 A Father’s Dilemma

Dion was deeply moved when he heard Nina take his side.

At least Nina cared about him.

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She was nothing like his mom, who was so mean-she had slapped him hard. Dion was sure it was her fault, not his.

“Dad,” Dion said, puffing out his little chest, “are you really going to punish me just because of Mom? I broke her stuff by accident, but she actually gave me a slap!”

He tilted his head back, his face full of defiance.

Lewis frowned, irritation flashing in his eyes.

His voice was sharp and stern. “Wrong is wrong, Dion. Even if it’s an accident, it’s still wrong.”

“Enough, Lewis. He already knows he messed up. Don’t yell at him. Look, he’s crying.” Nina quickly cut in to shield Dion.

Dion wiped his tears, hiding behind her. “Dad, are you scolding me for Mom’s sake? You never take her side! You’ve changed!”

Lewis sighed, helpless and tired.

It was true-he had never defended Athena before. In fact, whenever she was too strict, he often told her to go easier on the boy.

Now he just wanted to teach his son right from wrong, but Nina coddled Dion so much that it blurred the lines.

Maybe Athena had been right all along.

If Dion kept being spoiled, his character would turn crooked because of Nina.

Lewis rubbed his forehead, weary. He thought, once the condo at Cosmo Residence is fully renovated, Dion should go back to Athena’s care.

Athena was furious with him now. He needed to calm her down first.

An idea crossed his mind-maybe he could use Dion to soften her heart.

Meanwhile, Athena’s leg was healing fast thanks to Kate’s skilled hands.

She could almost walk slowly without crutches, far ahead of the usual recovery time.

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Athena silently marveled again at her professor’s medical skill.

Still, she didn’t dare push herself. She waited until she was fully healed before giving up the crutches, afraid of lasting damage.

Since reconnecting with Harriet, the two had grown close again.

Harriet often came by with gifts, and the calls between them had become more frequent.

One afternoon, Harriet showed up at her apartment. Once she stepped inside, Harriet glanced around the house, careful and curious, as if searching for something.

Athena noticed the way Harriet’s eyes darted, just like Kit’s, couldn’t help but chuckle.

“What are you looking for?”

“Your husband and son aren’t here?” Harriet asked curiously.

Last time, she already felt something was off. With Lewis’s status and money, when did he end up living in a place like this? Back then, she thought it was because of that gas leak explosion.

Now she saw they weren’t home, and her surprise only grew.

Athena let out a helpless sigh.

This was something Harriet would find out sooner or later.

“Harriet, I-I’m divorcing Lewis.”

Harriet’s eyes flew wide. “What!”

Thirty minutes later, after hearing the whole story, Harriet was furious and started cursing Lewis.

“What kind of man does that? You gave up your career for him, and he treated you like this! Doesn’t he worry he’ll get what’s coming?”

Her eyes turned red. She felt it was so unfair to Athena.

What a jerk Lewis was.

Athena stayed calm. Maybe she had crossed the line where disappointment ends. All that was left was numbness.

“No way. We can’t let Lewis get off easy!” Harriet slapped the table and straightened up. “Don’t be scared. I’ll take your case and get you justice.”

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Athena stared at her, surprised.

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