Ottilie silently observed Mia.
She then mused, "Mia can be surprisingly emotionally insightful at times, but she has a strange way of connecting dots.
It's obvious to anyone that Aiden's moment with Athena isn't just because Aiden didn't want to learn to fight.
Yet...
maybe it's better she sees it this way.
If Mia saw things too clearly, it might hurt her more."
That was something she had picked up from Martin yesterday.
Once the Christmas Eve dinner concluded, it was time for fireworks outside.
These weren't just typical fireworks. It was special as Byron had them custom-made.
The sky was then illuminated with dazzling bursts.
First, there were the cute animals Mia adored, and later came the mathematical symbols Aiden wished for.
Mia spotted the symbols and became more thrilled than she was with the animals. She clutched Aiden's arm, almost bouncing with excitement. "Aiden, look at that! They're all from your textbooks! Oh, how amazing!"
Aiden tilted his head and gazed at the sky.
The radiant blue fireworks showcased brief glimpses of mathematical symbols, which then quickly faded away.
The fleeting display was reminiscent of the brief moments he shared with his father before they were abruptly parted.
"Thank you," Aiden whispered so softly that only he could hear. He then lowered his gaze, softly adding, "Dad."
The fireworks continued to light up the sky for about half an hour.
The final firework burst into the night sky, leaving behind the image of a family of four.
"It's the picture we took when watching the animal fireworks!" Mia immediately recognized, elated.
Athena looked up and was instantly overwhelmed with emotion, tears streaming down her face.
Athena's heart ached as she silently pleaded, "Byron, please come back. No matter where you are, please come back to me."
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