Seeing Athena remain adamant, Susan didn't want to flog a dead horse anymore.
She said bluntly, "Athena, now that you're pregnant, your father wants you to abort the child and go abroad to study."
"Abort the child? Study abroad?"
Athena sneered at Susan, "Why should I let you decide?"
Susan smiled and placed her hand on her abdomen. "I'm pregnant. Your father doesn't want the child in my belly to be humiliated because of you."
Susan's words shocked Athena once again.
George was having another child at such an old age!
Then, Athena seemed to have realized something. Her gaze sharpened. "Susan, you had planned all of this, hadn't you?"
On the night when Athena lost her virginity, it was her 19th birthday.
As the eldest daughter of the Morgan family, her birthday party was grand and festive. There were a lot of guests, and Susan was the one who invited them and prepared everything.
For the sake of the child in her belly, Susan would do anything to set Athena up.
Seeing that Athena caught on so soon, Susan applauded sarcastically, "Looks like you aren't as stupid as I thought. Even so, you don't have any evidence against me, and your father won't even believe you."
Susan's words were like a bolt from the blue, and Athena was utterly shocked.
Right now, her relationship with her father was very rocky. Her explanation would be nothing more than an excuse to him.
Seeing that Athena was no longer as confident and intimidating as before, Susan raised her chin proudly. "Hurry up and get ready. The car is waiting downstairs."
As she spoke, she turned around and went out.
Athena put her arms around herself and curled up on the bed. Her mind was blank.
Ever since she was a toddler, she had always been the apple of her parents' eyes, the beloved heiress of the Morgan family.
However, after her mother had died in a car crash a year ago, the entire Morgan family had undergone earth-shaking changes.
Her father became cold and heartless, while her best friend became her stepmother. All these changes overwhelmed her.
Now, the little life in her belly ended up being her only family.
Six years later.
At the international airport in Sunset City, a tall woman with skin white as porcelain was catching the attention of many.-
Albeit there was a pair of big sunglasses on her exquisite face, it still failed to conceal her beauty.
The little girl she was holding hands with was as delicate as a doll, nobody could tear their eyes away from her.
"Mommy, is this the place where you grew up?" After glancing around, the four-year-old Sheryl Morgan raised her head and asked in a childish voice.
As she pushed her luggage, Athena replied, "That's right."
"So is daddy here as well?" Sheryl hesitated for a moment before she asked carefully.
Hearing this question, Athena's heart shuddered. She stopped in her tracks and crouched down to meet Sheryl's eyes.
For a moment, she did not know how to answer.
six years ago, she didn't have the heart to abort the child. On the way to the hospital, she chose to escape.
Now, looking at the lively and adorable Sheryl, Athena was even more sure about her decision back then.
"Alright, mommy, daddy isn't very important anyway!" Seeing that Athena was quiet, Sheryl, who was perceptive and bright, comforted her mother.
"Athena, Sheryl!" A familiar voice interrupted Athena's thoughts.
"Aunt Jane!" Sheryl was the first to react. By the time Athena glanced over, Sheryl had already thrown herself into someone else's arms.
This was Anne Jane, Athena's roommate, who she had stayed with during her first year abroad.
As two international students in a foreign country, they appreciated each other's company. After learning about what happened to Athena, Anne treated Athena with all her heart. Over time, they became besties who were joined at the hip.
Athena was working and studying overseas at the same time. Since she was hardworking, she had spent half the time compared to others to master her architectural design degree and successfully become a rising Steph in the field.
"I've gotten the place you'll be staying in ready. I also sent in your resume. You should check your mailbox when you get there."
Anne returned home a year before Athena, so she was more familiar with the current domestic affairs than Athena was.
After coming out of the airport, Anne drove to the place where Athena was going to live.
Upon hearing this arrangement, Athena felt grateful from the bottom of her heart. She gently stroked Sheryl's head.
Sheryl was a bright child. She immediately caught on to what her mommy was thinking. She said to Anne in a sweet voice, "Thank you, Aunt Jane. When I grow up, I will definitely buy you a lot of lollipops."
The child's naivety cracked the two adults up. However, behind the smile, the two subconsciously exchanged glances.
There was sorrow in Athena's eyes.
Anne had arranged for Athena to stay in the city center of Sunset City. The transportation services, living space, and all kinds of facilities were well-equipped.
It was about three in the afternoon by the time they finished unpacking.
Due to jet lag, Sheryl had fallen asleep.
Whereas the two adults were still up and exhausted. But since they didn't feel like moving, they ordered takeout and lay on the sofa to talk.
"Now that you're back here, have you thought of how you're going to face the challenges before you?" Anne said, glancing at Athena.
Athena looked out of the window. After a long time, she replied, "For Sheryl, I can face anything."
Seeing the determination in Athena's eyes, Anne got a sense that Athena was no longer the Athena she met half a decade ago.
"By the way, I have news for you. The Morgan family is holding a banquet next Friday. It's going to be grand. All the prominent figures of Sunset City are invited."
Morgan family. It was something she hadn't heard in a long time.