She Stuns the World - Chapter 675: Chapter 675

Paityn was taken aback. "Why do you want to know that?"
Athena gazed into her eyes. "Even if Josie is a child, she has the right to know who her biological parents are, under what circumstances she was born, why she was abandoned, and why her biological parents are fighting for custody.
"We don't intend to hide her background from her. It's just that she's currently a bit stressed and lacks security. This isn't the right time to tell her the truth.
"We've already taken her for psychological counseling. Once she no longer rejects Hello Kitty, we'll tell her everything, letting her decide whether she wants to meet you, accept you, and seek revenge against you.
"If she wants to meet you and accept you, or even leave with you, we absolutely won't stop her.
"On the other hand, if she doesn't want to see you and Damon, you can never hope to approach her."
Paityn gazed deeply at Athena, covering her face with her hand as tears streamed down.
"Thank you, Miss Donovan..." she choked out. "Thank you for being so understanding and for caring about Josie. You are truly remarkable.
"If only I had been as clear-headed as you back then, I wouldn't have made such a huge mistake..."
Then, she slowly began recounting her story with Damon.
Paityn didn't say much, and it was over in a few minutes.
Paityn came from an ordinary city and a regular family.
Her father passed away when she was in middle school, and her mother remarried and had children, making her feel unnecessary.
After finishing high school, Paityn ran off to the big city to work and was discovered by a talent scout while singing in a bar, signing with a record label.
The company wanted her to learn singing and dancing and take a sexy route. Paityn was ill-suited for it and didn't perform particularly well. But she caught Damon's eye.
Damon brought her to his company, wrote songs for her, provided her with the best resources, and helped her find a style that suited her, leading her to shine and become famous.
She admired Damon, trusting and adoring him immensely.
As their relationship grew, Damon began to confide in her about the pains of his marriage, like how his wife was domineering and didn't understand him. He claimed he couldn't find joy in life and was considering divorcing his wife but feared loneliness afterward.
When a married man began to share the struggles of his marriage and the shortcomings of his wife with a young girl, that was when the trap started.
At the height of her youth, Paityn fell into this trap, feeling immense sympathy for this handsome, mature, talented, cultured, and charming married man, fantasizing about saving him and bringing him happiness.
Damon also promised her he would divorce his wife and then marry her.
Thus they began their five-year secret affair.
Eventually, Paityn became pregnant, and Damon officially filed for divorce. Damon's wife warned him and blacklisted Paityn.
Damon's wife came from a prominent family and was the largest shareholder of the record label. To preserve his career, Damon chose to stay with his wife and forced Paityn to break her contract with the company, sending her to Aeloria to have the baby.
The subsequent events unfolded much like the gossip columns reported.
Paityn was abroad for a year, and as new artists emerged in the music scene, she returned to find her glory days long gone.
She sought help everywhere and fell in love with Westin at first sight.
Upon learning she had a child with polio, the Pittman family told her that if she wanted to marry into the Pittman family, she must abandon her illegitimate daughter and never let anyone know this secret.
To marry into a wealthy family, Paityn chose to send Josie to an orphanage.
At this point, Paityn covered her eyes with her hands in agony. "It's all my fault...
"When Josie was born, her right leg was fine. As long as she got vaccinated within the stipulated time, she wouldn't contract polio.
"However, I was eager to return to the music scene, and coupled with my anxiety over being abandoned by Damon, I left Josie with a nanny and returned to the country alone. The nanny didn't take Josie for her vaccination, leading to Josie's right leg disability."
Maria's eyes turned red with anger. She banged on the table and cursed, "You don't deserve to be a mother. Having a mother like you is a curse and a disgrace for Josie!"
"You're right..." Paityn didn't argue. Tears slipped through her fingers. "Thankfully, Josie met the Donovan family and met all of you."
At that, Paityn stood up and bowed deeply to Athena and Maria. "I'm leaving Josie in your hands."
After saying that, she kept her head down, wiping her tears with the back of her hand, and quickly walked away.
She wouldn't leave the music industry, and she wouldn't rely on anyone ever again.
If Josie wanted to become a professional singer, Paityn would silently use her own strength and influence to protect her from behind the scenes.
Paityn was out of Athena's sight.
Athena was fine, slowly sipping her coffee.
But Maria seemed a bit stunned. "She just left like that?"
Athena smiled. "What else would she do?"
Maria frowned, deep in thought.
After finishing her cup of coffee, Athena said, "Tonight, Lockwood's Detective Diary is officially airing on the national channel and the three major streaming platforms. Let's hurry home and watch it."
Maria responded with a nod, standing up and following Athena out of the café.
It wasn't until they reached the parking lot 660 feet away that Maria looked at Athena and solemnly said, "Athena, I'll never give up my career, my dreams, or my dignity for a man."
Athena smiled and gave her a thumbs-up. "Very good. You'll find happiness."
This was exactly why she had brought Maria to meet Paityn.
And it proved to be very effective.