She Stuns the World - Chapter 7: Chapter 7
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A quick reply came through: [Alright. We're making lunch now. Let us know if you have any preferences or dietary restrictions.]
Though not used to such warmth and typically avoiding small talk, Athena couldn't help but picture a sweet elderly couple bustling around the kitchen as she read the messages.
Surprisingly, she responded with a smiley emoji: [I'm not picky. Whatever you make will be great!]
After a brief pause, the reply came back, this time with two smiley emojis: [Perfect! We're excited to have you over.]
Athena chuckled, imagining them taking their time to craft that message. She set down her phone and headed for the shower.
About thirty minutes later, after getting ready, Athena grabbed her phone and bag and left her apartment.
On her way out, she picked up a coffee and a sandwich from a nearby café before starting the long drive to the Donovans' place, far from the new part of town where she lived.
As she followed the GPS's route, her phone buzzed with an important call.
It was Cora Ford on the other end. "I haven't found everything yet, but I've uncovered most of it," Cora said.
"Go ahead, I'm listening," Athena replied, nodding.
Knowing Athena preferred straight talk, Cora dove right in. "Ten days ago, someone anonymously sent a letter to Isaac Kennedy and his wife.
"The letter claimed that the twins they had eighteen years ago are still alive and that you're not their biological daughter. It included photos of the twins and a paternity test. After reading it, the Kennedys secretly took a blood sample from you for another test, which confirmed you're not their daughter."
Athena's mind flashed back to last week when Regina had insisted on trimming her nails. Regina had "accidentally" cut her and then cleaned the wound with a cotton swab before leaving. Athena had found it odd at the time—Regina was never that concerned before.
'So that's how they got my blood,' Athena thought.
When Athena didn't respond, Cora continued, "After confirming the truth, the Kennedys received another letter with information and contact details for the twins.
"They reached out to them and also hired a private investigator to find your biological parents. That's when they told you everything and hurried to set things up for your departure."
Athena kept her composure as she drove, maintaining a steady speed. "So, whoever sent those letters must be someone close to me and the Kennedys."
"Exactly," Cora replied. "But they've been extremely careful. I haven't been able to trace them yet."
"Take your time. If they're that close, they'll slip up eventually," Athena said, her tone casual.
"Got it," Cora said. "I also found out that eighteen years ago, the Donovans were doing well financially. Your birth mother and Isaac's wife both gave birth at St. Mary Hospital. Your mother was expecting twins too."
Athena gasped. "So... I might have a twin brother or sister?"
Though not used to such warmth and typically avoiding small talk, Athena couldn't help but picture a sweet elderly couple bustling around the kitchen as she read the messages.
Surprisingly, she responded with a smiley emoji: [I'm not picky. Whatever you make will be great!]
After a brief pause, the reply came back, this time with two smiley emojis: [Perfect! We're excited to have you over.]
Athena chuckled, imagining them taking their time to craft that message. She set down her phone and headed for the shower.
About thirty minutes later, after getting ready, Athena grabbed her phone and bag and left her apartment.
On her way out, she picked up a coffee and a sandwich from a nearby café before starting the long drive to the Donovans' place, far from the new part of town where she lived.
As she followed the GPS's route, her phone buzzed with an important call.
It was Cora Ford on the other end. "I haven't found everything yet, but I've uncovered most of it," Cora said.
"Go ahead, I'm listening," Athena replied, nodding.
Knowing Athena preferred straight talk, Cora dove right in. "Ten days ago, someone anonymously sent a letter to Isaac Kennedy and his wife.
"The letter claimed that the twins they had eighteen years ago are still alive and that you're not their biological daughter. It included photos of the twins and a paternity test. After reading it, the Kennedys secretly took a blood sample from you for another test, which confirmed you're not their daughter."
Athena's mind flashed back to last week when Regina had insisted on trimming her nails. Regina had "accidentally" cut her and then cleaned the wound with a cotton swab before leaving. Athena had found it odd at the time—Regina was never that concerned before.
'So that's how they got my blood,' Athena thought.
When Athena didn't respond, Cora continued, "After confirming the truth, the Kennedys received another letter with information and contact details for the twins.
"They reached out to them and also hired a private investigator to find your biological parents. That's when they told you everything and hurried to set things up for your departure."
Athena kept her composure as she drove, maintaining a steady speed. "So, whoever sent those letters must be someone close to me and the Kennedys."
"Exactly," Cora replied. "But they've been extremely careful. I haven't been able to trace them yet."
"Take your time. If they're that close, they'll slip up eventually," Athena said, her tone casual.
"Got it," Cora said. "I also found out that eighteen years ago, the Donovans were doing well financially. Your birth mother and Isaac's wife both gave birth at St. Mary Hospital. Your mother was expecting twins too."
Athena gasped. "So... I might have a twin brother or sister?"
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