Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife: The Twins Are Not Yours!

Chapter 124: Christmas Play II

"What are you doing here, Ewan?" Athena asked, her voice calm yet laced with an unmistakable hint of irritation.

What was this foolish man doing, appearing in her life at every turn like sunwelcspecter? Hadn't she

made it perfectly clear that she wanted him nowhere near her or the children?

She bit her lip in frustration, trying to stifle the swirling anger within her. Was this why the guards had rolled out

the red carpet for them today?

Glancing around at the other parents in the special section, a few familiar faces caught her eye. They were the

shareholders of the school—she had done her research before enrolling the kids. She wasn’t a part of their elite

circle, but Ewan was. The realization sank deep; it was safe to assEwan had orchestrated this whole thing,

pulling strings to ensure they were here.

Athena shook her head in disbelief, deciding not to waste another moment waiting for Ewan’s reply, which

seemed to be taking an eternity.

He was too busy reveling in the sight of her children, who, thankfully, pretended to be completely oblivious to his

presence.

"I'm out of here," She muttered, turning to Gianna. "Let's find sspace in the other sections. | refuse to be

uncomfortable today."

"Athena..." Ewan called out, but she was already striding away, the twins eager to follow her lead, their youthful

energy propelling them forward.

Ewan'’s expression shifted, lips pressed thin, a mixture of frustration and inscrutability passing over his features.

As Athena and her family descended the stairs, they were intercepted by the head teacher, whose tightly

controlled smile sent a pang of unease through her. This was the kind of smile that signaled trouble.

"You can’t join the other sections," The woman stated, retaining her professional facade.

"Why not?" Gianna chimed in, frowning in confusion.

"Every seat has been accounted for for a couple of days now. We make arrangements ahead of tto avoid

complications. So, every seat here..." The teacher gestured toward the crowded section filled with beaming

parents and excited children, "has been taken. | suggest you return to your previous seats please."

Athena's jaw clenched as she caught the earnestness in the woman's gaze.

"Please, Doctor Athena, make this easier on us. The efforts put into this event have been monumental, and |

assure you, we'd hate for it to go to waste. Also, your kids are due on stage shortly; they need to be where they

can settle."

Athena’s nod was curt. "I understand; thank you for the explanation. We'll head back."

With a decisive turn, she marched back toward the special section, the weight of frustration building with every

step. It was evident to her that Ewan had meticulously crafted this scenato suit his own purposes.

"Mom, don’t worry. We don’t have to sit with him," Nathaniel tried to reassure her, but that sentiment was swept

away almost instantly as they approached their designated area.

To her surprise, more seats had filled up since their earlier arrival, leaving only one row open—the one Ewan

occupied.

"I think sseats were removed. Check out the rows again," Gianna whispered, shaking her head in disbelief.

"He's playing his cards close to his chest." She looked at Athena, a question lingering in her eyes. "What do we

do? The children need to settle down and recite their lines soon..."

Anger simmered within Athena, but she knew this wasn’t her territory. There was no use in raising a fuss when

twasn’t on her side; she had to prioritize the children. "Let's just sit down. Everything will be fine."

Hopefully. She added silently, leading the way toward the row.

As they arrived, Ewan offered her a bland glance, a nonchalant expression that set her teeth on edge.

Well played, she thought bitterly, preparing herself for a night of sacrifice. With only four empty seats, she

couldn't afford for her children or Gianna to feel any tension between them, so she pressed forward, taking the

seat next to Ewan. Her children settled in beside her, followed closely by Gianna.

"Good evening, Athena," Ewan said without turning to her, his cool tone igniting her resolve to remain composed.

"Good evening, Ewan," She replied evenly, taking a deep breath to quell the storm brewing within. She refused

to let him win this battle.

"| saw that you sent my Christmas present to a charity organization..." He continued, still looking ahead.

"Do you have a problem with that?"

"Not at all." He replied calmly. "It’s Christmas after all."

Athena didn’t bother with a reply.

Suddenly, the lights dimmed, and the gentle strum of guitars filled the air as the choir took the stage.

A group of children, decked out in

festive red and green outfits, stood

together, chins raised with - om

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The audience clapped along to the next beat, laughter and cheers erupting as the older kids kicked off a lively

rendition of "Jingle Bells," complete with dance moves and cheerful jingling bells.

It was infectious; the room was alive with a sense of joy, and despite her earlier irritation, Athena found herself

smiling, her heart softening as she absorbed the spirit of the holiday, as she caught the happiness on her

children’s faces.

After the choir performance, the focus shifted to a festive game, "Holiday Charades." Children were called up one

by one to act out various holiday-themed prompts while their parents cheered them on.

The air was electric with laughter as the kids mimed building snowmen, decorating trees, and even Santa's

reindeer.

Throughout the following events,

which included a Christmas race,

Athena steadfastly emer the

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kids hn ics, clapped enthusiastically,

and exchanged knowing glances with

Gianna. They had cto enjoy this

special occasion, and she would not

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Sminutes later, as the spoken-word artists wrapped up their segment, one of the teachers approached their

row. "Good evening, Doctor Athena. It’s tfor the play. The kids need to go backstage now."

Athena turned to her twins, a bright

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"You didn’t tellthey were participating in a play..." Ewan’s voice cut through the moment, but Athena feigned

ignorance, counting seconds until Gianna returned from the restroom.

"Athena..." His persistent tone tugged at her patience.

"Ewan, stop it. Letwatch my children shine, in peace. After the court case next week, you'll know whether

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