Byron knew exactly how to lure Athena in. But she couldn't help but take the bait, even though she knew it was a trap.
Because Athena was very worried that Byron would take his anger out on Evie and set up a scheme to harm her.
After a twenty-minute drive, Athena arrived at her destination.
There were already people waiting at the entrance of the parking lot.
Wearing a mask and sunglasses, Athena was led to her designated parking spot.
Once she parked, Athena saw Byron standing at the elevator, waiting for her.
She wondered if she was imagining things.
Byron seemed to have lost weight, and he looked even more worn out.
Athena took off her sunglasses and, in high heels, walked briskly towards him. "Where's Evie?"
Byron didn't say anything.
Instead, he took a mourning band from his hand and pinned it on Athena's arm.
"What are you doing?" Athena had attended three funerals before, so she knew that only relatives wore mourning bands.
"Well, since you're here, let's just consider it for Grandma," Byron said softly, his voice hoarse.
He might not have been resting well these past few days.
"Where's Evie?" Athena didn't take off the mourning band. Instead, she asked him again.
"She's upstairs," Byron replied.
"If you dare to harm Evie, I won't let you off!" Athena warned.
Byron looked at her.
He deliberately put on a pitiful demeanor.
"When have I ever harmed your friends?" Byron asked.
Anger immediately surged in Athena's eyes.
"Wasn't it you who hurt George's hand?"
"He's different!" Byron's gaze darkened, and then he seemed to remember something. "Do you have to argue with me at Grandma's memorial service?"
Athena locked eyes with him.
Then she ignored him and walked straight to the elevator.
Because today was Alivia's funeral, when Athena left the house, she chose to wear all black. It was perhaps destined in the mysterious workings of fate that she would ultimately come.
As she exited the elevator, she saw a large photo of Alivia at the entrance.
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