16 Apologies Athena mused as she returned her files into their cabinets after suspending her other appointments of the day an unforeseen , yet important , interruption had occurred .
Gianna had called a few minutes ago to inform her that she had a work emergency , she wouldnt be able to pick up the twins from school today .
Athena would have sent Alden , her personal driver , to pick them up , but the males name wasnt registered on the schools system as one of the people slated to pick her kids up .
Sighing tiredly , she shut down her laptop .
Today has been hectic .
As she checked items into her bag , she wondered if it had been a good idea taking this job .
But even as the thought came , she trashed it .
The job was worth the stress .
And she needed it .
Striding out of her office , with her bag slung across her shoulder , into her assistants space , she spotted Zane talking to Ciara .
Oh no .
Not another ruckus .
She thought , biting her lower lip .
She was tired .
She had to avoid a confrontation now , at all costs .
Before , she would have stopped to admire and tease Zane ; to make small talk and laugh over little blessings ; but now , she walked past him , with her eyes trained on the exit door would have been successful with the escape mission , if he hadnt called her back .
Athena , please wait … Athena inhaled deeply to calm her conflicting emotions and waited .
Zane deserved that much .
Still , was be here to convince her to take Ewan as a patient ? Was that why he had called earlier ? Athena , Im sorry about last night .
I should have done my due research before acting out of character .
I should have thought of my god son and god daughter .
I should have thought of the sincerity of our friendship , and your integrity … Zane paused , and looked at a gaping Clara .
The assistant blanched , picked some files from her table , and ran out of the common room .
Ciara knew her employers moods well enough to know that Zane considered it a sacrilege to be seen as anything but cold .
In her absence , Zane recovered momentum .
He approached Athena gently , and continued his apology .
Im sorry , Athena .
It wont happen again .
Athena , though finding the situation amusing , nodded stiffly .
Thats okay .
Can we head out ? Im in a hurry .
Zane let out a sigh of relief .
Thank you ! Together , they walked out of the hospital .
10 Apologies Where are you heading to ? We can talk while on transit .
Athena furrowed her eyebrows .
She didnt want to go anywhere with Zane .
She didnt want to talk about Ewan and his loose fiancée .
So , she said nothing Zane stopped walking .
Im sorry , Athena .
I allowed emotions to blind me .
He was ready to apologize as many times as possible , to have Athena back as before .
With the chance of losing her present , Zane discovered he couldnt let go of Athena .
When she had ignored his calls this morning , he had almost lost it .
Right now , he discarded the coldness that was him , and allowed the boyish charm and demeanor to resurface .
It didnt work on Athena .
Have you done your research , Zane ? What did you find out ? Athena cut straight to the chase .
She knew enough of the Pattersons family and their connections .
Zane sighed , but nodded .
To be honest , I did research on you when father had hired you to treat him .
And though I suspected some shady business , I had let it go , not caring what your past was , so long as you healed my father .

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A pause .
But yesterday , I had my men do a more thorough investigation on what had actually happened six years ago .
There had been no conclusive evidence that you had cheated on Ewan .
They stopped at his car , and Zane opened the door for her .
Athena stared at him contemplatively .
Noting the plea in his eyes , she shook her head and entered the car .
Hadnt she decided to give him a second chance ? At least he wasnt gullible as Ewan , who she had given numerous chances during the three years .
of their marriage .
As a matter of fact , I believe your side of the story .
There were a lot of loopholes to Lucas story .
Speaking about Luca … Where is he now ? Athena shrugged her shoulders .
Paying for his crimes .
Zane piqued an eyebrow , but Athena said nothing more .
He shook his head , while a smile played on his lips .
Mystery was one of the things that attracted him to Athena .
As much as she was simple , she was a won who knew what she wanted , and how she wanted it .
Already , he could imagine what torture Luca might be facing now .
Good for him .
Well , it was better that the young man fell under Athenas hands .
It would have been a different case under him.
So , you are choosing me over your best friend ? Athena asked some minutes later , interrupting 16 Apologies Not exactly .
I trust your story , so I will try convincing Ewan to see things clearly .
I need to gather more evidence .
The CCTV of the hotel had been wiped clean .
Didnt she know ? Athena chuckled bitterly .
It had been one of the things she had tried getting her hands on after she stood back on her feet .
Fiona and her father had really been thorough .
Unfortunately , Luca hadnt been so .
Just then her phone rang .
The phone number was an unknown one .
Athena furrowed her eyebrows .
Who could be this calling her private number ? She cocked her head to the side , but went ahead to answer the call .
Hello , Athena , its your father … Athena ended the call .
Who gave the bagger my phone number ? Who was that ? Mr Zack Moore .
Did your investigators let you know that he isnt my real father ? That part was true ? Athena glared at Zane who muttered an apology before parking his car at the schools garage .
I wasnt informed .
How did you find out ? He told me .
You dont think it was something said out of anger ? Zane received another glare , and muttered another apology .
No , it wasnt .
I know he is not my father .
It had put things on a clearer perspective six years ago .
Thats crazy .
You should block his number then .
Zane advised before killing the engine .
They both stepped out of the car , and walked inside the school .
So , Zane , I have a question for you , and I request an honest reply .
Zane piqued up .
Athena rarely made requests .
Sure , go ahead ! So long as it doesnt have to do with the money in my bank account .
Athena laughed , understanding the joke , to Zanes relief .
He had realized a little too late that his statement was in line with the allegation that had been levied against Athena last night .
He had to sue two press companies for it last night ! Trust me , Zane , I have no interest in your money .
Athena started .
But Zane was already aware of this fact .
What do you want to know , Athena ? Last six years , when I asked Ewan for a divorce , there had been talks about being a breeder , and my fathers role in our marriage .
Last night , Ewan mentioned it too .
What was he talking about ?