She Stuns the World - Chapter 431: Chapter 431
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The clock struck midnight, and the city outside erupted in fireworks.
Although there were restrictions on setting them off in certain areas, the vibrant explosions lit up the sky, their sound echoing across the entire city.
"Time to set off the fireworks!" Arthur, Alaric, and Maria grabbed baskets filled with fireworks and excitedly dashed outside the villa.
Josie and the elderly family members had already gone to bed.
The others, still wide awake, followed them to watch the show. As the fireworks burst overhead, their faces lit up with joy.
Even Wesley and Rufus, who were usually more serious, joined in, laughing with the younger ones as they lit fireworks and snapped photos.
Athena, standing off to the side with her phone clutched in her hand, watched the fireworks but couldn't shake her thoughts of Matthew. 'Why hasn't he called yet? she wondered, glancing at her phone. Doesn't he miss me?' she thought.
She waited and waited. The fireworks continued until about 12:30 AM, but Matthew still hadn't reached out.
Frustrated, Athena unlocked her phone. 'Fine,' she thought, 'if he's not going to call, then I will.'
She might look sweet and delicate on the outside, but Athena was far from timid. When she wanted something, she wasn't the type to sit back and wait. If she missed Matthew, she'd take the first step. No overthinking--just action.
Just as Athena was thinking about reaching out to him, her phone buzzed with a new message. It was from Matthew.
The stern look on her face melted away, and a smile spread across her lips as she eagerly opened the text.
'What could Matthew possibly say? Happy Christmas?' she wondered.
But when she read his message, her eyes widened, and her heart began to race, thumping like fireworks bursting in the night sky.
His message simply said: [Turn left 300 feet; I'm waiting for you.]
A large magnolia tree stood exactly 300 feet to the left, its blossoms in full bloom.
Every time Athena passed by, she was greeted by the sweet, intoxicating scent of the flowers.
With a glance at the tree standing tall against the cold night, she tucked her phone away and hurried in its direction.
Underneath the magnolia, Matthew waited, his tall, elegant frame leaning slightly as he flashed her a smile.
The soft glow of a nearby streetlight illuminated his face, casting a warm light over the delicate red petals above him. His handsome features, as flawless as polished marble, seemed to shine in the dim light. His smile, cool and captivating, outshone even the beautiful flowers.
Athena paused a few steps away, her hands clenched into tiny fists near her chin as she looked up at him, her eyes sparkling with surprise and joy. "What are you doing here?" she asked, her voice barely able to contain her excitement.
Dressed in a sleek black trench coat, Matthew stood as tall and straight as a pine tree, his eyes warm as they met hers. "I spent Christmas Eve with my grandfather," he replied, a smile curling at the corners of his lips. "He always falls asleep by ten, so after that, I could leave. I drove straight here."
A wave of emotion washed over Athena. "Thank you for driving from Valemont City just to see me, especially this late on Christmas Eve."
Matthew wasn't the kind of guy who had a lot of free time. Yet here he was, making the trek from Valemont just for a quick visit or a simple meal. She could feel the care and attention he poured into every gesture.
Matthew's smile widened, and for a moment, he even looked a bit bashful. "Oh, it's nothing. If I were in trouble, I know you wouldn't hesitate to come to my rescue. You'd probably fly across the world just to save me. Compared to that, this is a piece of cake."
Athena's mind drifted back to that time she had indeed flown in a helicopter to a distant place in Asnaoya to save him. The memory-filled her with a mix of pride and affection; it was a secret shared just between the two of them.
Not wanting to let her excitement spill over, Athena simply smiled, her cheeks puffing up as she fought back her grin, her eyes dancing with happiness. "It was a long trip for you, but seeing you here makes it all worth it. I'm really happy."
She cupped her cheeks, her face suddenly warming. "Really, really happy."
Just moments ago, her cheeks had been cold, but now they felt flushed with warmth.
"I'm happy too," Matthew said, his gaze locked onto hers. He opened his arms wide. "Happy Christmas! How about a hug for good luck?"
'A hug? From him? What an enticing offer,' she thought.
Although there were restrictions on setting them off in certain areas, the vibrant explosions lit up the sky, their sound echoing across the entire city.
"Time to set off the fireworks!" Arthur, Alaric, and Maria grabbed baskets filled with fireworks and excitedly dashed outside the villa.
Josie and the elderly family members had already gone to bed.
The others, still wide awake, followed them to watch the show. As the fireworks burst overhead, their faces lit up with joy.
Even Wesley and Rufus, who were usually more serious, joined in, laughing with the younger ones as they lit fireworks and snapped photos.
Athena, standing off to the side with her phone clutched in her hand, watched the fireworks but couldn't shake her thoughts of Matthew. 'Why hasn't he called yet? she wondered, glancing at her phone. Doesn't he miss me?' she thought.
She waited and waited. The fireworks continued until about 12:30 AM, but Matthew still hadn't reached out.
Frustrated, Athena unlocked her phone. 'Fine,' she thought, 'if he's not going to call, then I will.'
She might look sweet and delicate on the outside, but Athena was far from timid. When she wanted something, she wasn't the type to sit back and wait. If she missed Matthew, she'd take the first step. No overthinking--just action.
Just as Athena was thinking about reaching out to him, her phone buzzed with a new message. It was from Matthew.
The stern look on her face melted away, and a smile spread across her lips as she eagerly opened the text.
'What could Matthew possibly say? Happy Christmas?' she wondered.
But when she read his message, her eyes widened, and her heart began to race, thumping like fireworks bursting in the night sky.
His message simply said: [Turn left 300 feet; I'm waiting for you.]
A large magnolia tree stood exactly 300 feet to the left, its blossoms in full bloom.
Every time Athena passed by, she was greeted by the sweet, intoxicating scent of the flowers.
With a glance at the tree standing tall against the cold night, she tucked her phone away and hurried in its direction.
Underneath the magnolia, Matthew waited, his tall, elegant frame leaning slightly as he flashed her a smile.
The soft glow of a nearby streetlight illuminated his face, casting a warm light over the delicate red petals above him. His handsome features, as flawless as polished marble, seemed to shine in the dim light. His smile, cool and captivating, outshone even the beautiful flowers.
Athena paused a few steps away, her hands clenched into tiny fists near her chin as she looked up at him, her eyes sparkling with surprise and joy. "What are you doing here?" she asked, her voice barely able to contain her excitement.
Dressed in a sleek black trench coat, Matthew stood as tall and straight as a pine tree, his eyes warm as they met hers. "I spent Christmas Eve with my grandfather," he replied, a smile curling at the corners of his lips. "He always falls asleep by ten, so after that, I could leave. I drove straight here."
A wave of emotion washed over Athena. "Thank you for driving from Valemont City just to see me, especially this late on Christmas Eve."
Matthew wasn't the kind of guy who had a lot of free time. Yet here he was, making the trek from Valemont just for a quick visit or a simple meal. She could feel the care and attention he poured into every gesture.
Matthew's smile widened, and for a moment, he even looked a bit bashful. "Oh, it's nothing. If I were in trouble, I know you wouldn't hesitate to come to my rescue. You'd probably fly across the world just to save me. Compared to that, this is a piece of cake."
Athena's mind drifted back to that time she had indeed flown in a helicopter to a distant place in Asnaoya to save him. The memory-filled her with a mix of pride and affection; it was a secret shared just between the two of them.
Not wanting to let her excitement spill over, Athena simply smiled, her cheeks puffing up as she fought back her grin, her eyes dancing with happiness. "It was a long trip for you, but seeing you here makes it all worth it. I'm really happy."
She cupped her cheeks, her face suddenly warming. "Really, really happy."
Just moments ago, her cheeks had been cold, but now they felt flushed with warmth.
"I'm happy too," Matthew said, his gaze locked onto hers. He opened his arms wide. "Happy Christmas! How about a hug for good luck?"
'A hug? From him? What an enticing offer,' she thought.
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