Finding My Shine After Betrayal Novel - Chapter 123

When the young woman had handed Athena the brochure , she had only glanced at it . Nothing had seemed risky or concerning . Finished Zaden flipped to the last page , his finger landing on a line of fine print . In a low voice , he said , " The summer camp requires both parents to attend with the child . The whole family must participate together . " Athena froze . Her eyes immediately darted to the spot he had indicated . - There it was a tiny block of text at the bottom of the page that she had completely overlooked . It hit her like a lightning bolt , and her body went rigid .

After a moment , she spoke , her voice tinged with regret , " I thought I could just take Teri myself . I didn't expect this requirement . I guess ... I'll have to call and cancel . " She immediately dialed the number she had used earlier . But the response crushed her further . " As we mentioned before , registrations cannot be canceled . Everything is already arranged . Is there an issue on your end ? " . " Um ... just personal reasons ," Athena replied , troubled . She was about to plead for an exception when Zaden calmly snatched the phone from her hand .

" We're not canceling , " he said , then ended the call . Athena stared at him , incredulous . " Why did you hang up ? I was about to convince them ! Who comes up with such a ridiculous rule - no cancellations at all ? " She was sure she could find a way if she pushed hard enough , but Zaden had cut her off . He looked at her seriously . " This program will really help Teri . It's a valuable opportunity . " " But it requires both parents . You don't have time to go with us , do you ? " Zaden paused , considering , then nodded . " I can make time . " " And they'll verify paperwork .

If they find out we're not really married , won't that cause issues ? " she pushed . He fell silent , clearly weighing the implications . 1/3 11:23 Wed , Oct 22 Chapter 123 Were You and Lewis in Love Back Then ? Finally , he looked up at her with steady eyes . " Then ... let's make it real . " What ... Athena's jaw dropped . She thought she must have misheard . Does he hear himself ? Make it real ?! Zaden seemed to think it through carefully , then asked , " When does the camp start ? " 81 Finished " Uh ... " Athena hesitated , still processing . " They said three days from now .

We're supposed to report to the assigned location . " " Okay . Too late for today . Tomorrow , we'll go and register our marriage . Two days to prepare- that should be enough . " Athena was speechless . It wasn't a matter of time . The real question was ... did he fully grasp what he was saying ? She reached out , touching his forehead , then her own . Normal . No fever . Nothing weird . Zaden noticed her gesture and asked , " What are you doing ? " " Checking if you're sick and talking nonsense , " she muttered . He chuckled , eyes resting on her face .