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

Chapter 134: Nostalgia

Athena was absorbed in scrolling through messages on her phone when Aiden’s text caught her eye. She eagerly

opened the text.

"Hey, are you guys done? Did you get him?"

After a quick, affirmative response text, she stole a glance at Eric, who was deep in conversation with their boss.

A wave of nostalgia washed over her as she recalled the many times they had been in similar situations—

executing a plan, overcoming obstacles together, and emerging victorious.

She sighed and leaned back in her seat, her gaze drifting to Lucas, who had immediately fallen asleep the

moment the helicopter lifted off.

It was no surprise; after spending four long years confined in darkness, deprived of sunlight and the gentle

caress of the wind, he was likely overwhelmed by the sensations that were foreign to him.

As the helicopter soared above the barren landscape fading out of view below, Athena silently thanked her boss

for granting them extended ton this operation.

They had left Lucas’s cell bracing for confrontation with guards, but to their surprise, they had encountered

none. This knowledge brought a smile to her lips; it was a risky maneuver, but her boss had played his cards

well, managing to outwit the system.

With the security measures in place at the facility —CCTV and computer systems disabled—it would take days for

anyone to realize that a prisoner had gone missing. In that silence, she would have ample tto complete the

documentation necessary for Lucas to be declared a free man. More importantly, it would give her some

breathing room to keep the feds off her back.

Yes, all these were risks, but she needed to wrap the case up. She didn’t want to give Ewan or his fiancée any

room to outsmart her. It happened six years ago, but it won't be happening now, not when the stakes were

higher.

A sudden tap on her arm pulled her from her thoughts.

"The boss wants to speak with you," Eric said, handing her the phone.

Athena took it, excitement bubbling within her. "Hello, boss! Long tno talk! Thanks for today!" She

exclaimed, the warmth of their connection immediately wrapping around her like a comforting blanket.

Laughter resonated from the other end, filling her with nostalgia. "Anything for my infamous prodigy. How have

you been?"

She smiled widely, her heart swelling with fondness. "Fine, thank you."

"Good to hear. So, will you ever consider coming back to the team?"

Athena hesitated, the weight of his question heavy on her heart. "You know | can’t. My kids are more important

tothan anything else," She replied, resolutely.

"Of course. | suppose I'll keep mourning then..." His disappointment was palpable, and she felt a pang of guilt.

"Aww, don’t do that! You'll be just fine. You have Eric and Shawn, the best of the best with you," She reassured

him.

"It was always better with you around..."

She inhaled deeply, the truth of his words hitting home. The adrenaline rush of running on missions was an

exhilarating feeling she certainly missed. Yet, her children were the priority now, and she had made her choice.

"You'll find someone else to mentor soon enough," She encouraged him, hoping to lighten the mood.

A weary sigh drifted through the line. "I hope so. This man is getting old, and it’s nearing his grave."

Athena chuckled lightly, trying to keep things positive. "You're still fifty, old man! Stop talking about death!"

"If you say so. Just make sure to greet Aiden for me. Tell him his position is still open," He added, his tone half-

joking, half-serious.

Athena laughed, the sound brightening the conversation. She knew Aiden wouldn’t return—just as she wouldn't.

"Of course, | will."

"Goodbye, Athena."

"Goodbye, boss. Eat well." She hung up, her heart full, yet lingering with a sense of loss.

Eric jumped in again, breaking the silence. "You know you could always send your kids to us..."

Shawn and Athena shot him glares simultaneously, prompting Eric to raise his hands in mock surrender. "I was

just making a suggestion!"

"You can only make that suggestion when you actually have a child," Shawn scoffed, crossing his arms.

Eric pouted, glancing away, and the atmosphere lightened as they settled into an easy banter. Athena savored

the camaraderie; it reminded her of the family she'd built outside of her own home.

Minutes later, the helicopter touched down at the airstrip, the machinery whirring to a halt. The sleek Cadillac

immediately emerged from the bunker, gliding toward them with a sense of purpose.

"Take care of him. | want to see him in good condition tomorrow," Athena instructed firmly as they disembarked

and felt the cool breeze against their skin.

"Of course, ma'am." Eric echoed, adding a playful salute that elicited an eye roll and an affectionate smirk from

Athena.

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Lucas shook his head fervently. "You have my word, Athena. I'll be in the elders council. I'll never abandon my

daughter."

His answer pleased Athena. Nodding, she offered him a thin smile before giving Shawn and Eric side hugs of

gratitude. "See you all on Wednesday."

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"I'm not sure," Athena replied thoughtfully. "Leave them be for now. Let them think they have the upper hand."

"Alright then. See you on Wednesday."

"You'll be there? | thought cases held by the elder council are only attended by people from the towns involved,"

She mused, intrigued.

"Yes, but I'm different. Don’t you think so?"

Athena detected a sly note in his words and chuckled softly. "Of course, Mr. Thorne. You are indeed different. See

you tomorrow."

After hanging up, she immediately sent a message to Doctor Finn: "Thank you for keeping everything above

board. Keep it up; I'll be back soon."

Her phone pinged with an instantaneous response. "Thanks, Doctor Athena!"

Despite her initial doubts about the young man, he had exceeded her expectations, easily becoming her most

valuable hire.

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"Finally," She muttered, recognizing the sender's number. Heart racing, she opened the text, her curiosity

piqued.