My Mommy Became A Billionaire After the Breakup
Chapter 1959 Rising Above the Shadows

Later on, Byron discussed that night with his therapist.

Through the doctor's explanations, he understood that on that night, the long-standing peace between him and Athena was suddenly shattered.

Faced with Athena's accusations, the anchors planted by others in his heart crumbled instantly, disintegrating his personality.

The soundproofing in their house was quite effective.

While Byron was writhing in agony, Athena went to Aiden and Mia's rooms one after another.

Finally, instead of sleeping in Mia's room, she went to the basement wine cellar.

Once Byron was brought back, Athena didn't return to the wine cellar.

She took some ice, poured herself half a glass of whiskey, and, after a couple of sips.

She took out her phone and sent a message to Paul: [Paul, I've learned why you went abroad to study. I'm so, so sorry. If you want to return, I'll pick you up immediately. You can trust that none of your friends will be bothered, and your life will remain the same.]

After sending the message, it seemed to disappear into the void.

Athena thought maybe Paul no longer used WhatsApp.

The next day, she called his foster family.

During the call, she vaguely heard Paul's voice, distant and cold.

The foster mother answered, "He received your message. He says it's not necessary."

"Not necessary?" Athena felt heavy, weighed down by a sense of emptiness.

After a pause, she replied, "I understand. Please take good care of Paul. I'm his family, and if anything ever goes wrong, or if he gets sick or anything else, please let me know."

"Of course, you can trust us to look after him," the foster mother assured.

The call ended.

The foster mother gazed at Paul.

He was wearing headphones, intensely studying his language.

He was the quietest and most well-behaved of all the foster children she had taken in.

Young children, especially in a foreign land, often experience discomfort and homesickness, resulting in tears.

But he hadn't.

Yesterday, the foster mother tried to establish a closer connection with Paul by suggesting, "You've been here for quite a few days now. How about I take you out for a fun day and snap some photos to send to your mom and dad?"

Paul looked up with emotionless eyes. He gave a dispassionate reply, "No need. I'm an orphan."

The foster mother was taken aback.

Paul knew she was looking at him, appearing deeply concerned.

They were a good family, he knew that.

But knowing wasn't quite the same as truly knowing.

Paul had received Athena's message and could have chosen to reply.

He could have pretended nothing had ever happened, just as Athena had suggested.

But in the private room that day, with Byron's casual threat, he experienced an unprecedented feeling of oppression, humiliation, and fear. His fear wasn't about what might happen to him.

It was about how easily people like Byron and Athena, people of their status, could crush those around them, such as the restaurant owner. Byron only had to lift his hand and take his actions, and their lives would be extinguished.

Paul had always known their class was formidable, but knowing it and feeling it firsthand were entirely different.

That day, Paul's worldview crumbled and was then reconstructed.

He didn't need to return. Instead, he had to build his life here, study tirelessly, and work to the top.

He was determined to prevent a repeat of the incidents in that private room and to surpass Byron and Athena.

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