Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife: The Twins Are Not Yours! - Chapter 231

Chapter 231: Getting Answers VII
“So, how did the illiteracy scandal come to be?” Ewan asked after a few beats of tense silence where each of them had a chance to reflect on their thoughts.

“I understand that, due to her circumstances at the time, she wouldn’t have been able to cope with the school stress, yet how did the illiteracy matter become so widely known even when it wasn’t true?”

Zack wetted his lips hesitantly, reluctant to speak about this topic, believing that if Ewan had been able to restrain himself from reacting to his truths since their meeting began, then perhaps this would be the one that would trigger the billionaire off.

“Let me guess…” Sandro’s deep voice interrupted Zack’s thoughts, dripping with resentment. “You were behind it…”

Zack chose not to glance at Sandro, instead focusing on his cup of coffee, which was becoming cold. He took a sip now, choosing to make the most of the coffee.

“Yes, I was. But there was no choice,” He finally admitted, trying to justify his actions.

“In what way?” Ewan asked calmly—a sharp contrast to how he felt inside—deciding to give Zack an opportunity to explain himself before making any drastic moves.

“Well, as I mentioned earlier, treating Athena had taken a lot of resources, a lot of time, a lot of quality time between my wife and me… so much so that I grew frustrated with everything. Hence, when I started receiving questions from people around, both at work and from our acquaintances, about my overactive daughter—including her teachers—I told them she was no longer interested in school and social activities, that she had chosen to stay at home and learn to be a housewife.”

“And they believed you? That was quite far-fetched. Athena shouldn’t have been more than seven years old then…” Ewan interrupted, his furrowed brows a sign of his confusion.

“Yes, but her thinking pattern and actions were way above her age. However, people were suspicious. Some even paid visits to confirm these for themselves, for as it turned out, they were fans of Athena’s big and unbelievable stories of how she would change the world. So, when they arrived and saw how lost she was, how different she was from the girl she had been before, they had no choice but to believe my sayings, especially when she quit school and disappeared from the public eye. Therefore, when she finally returned to the public scene after some years, she was termed an illiterate since she didn’t complete school.”

“So, why did you bring her to the council meeting those years ago then?” Ewan asked, biting his lips in anticipation.

“Calista’s orders. Since Athena wasn’t exactly accepted into the circles of her agemates for they considered her odd, her mother thought it better for her to accompany me to certain events like that, believing no one would criticize the little one in my presence. Not that it helped my reputation…”

“So, during my research, there was a mention of a coma event of about thirteen months… when did that occur? You haven’t mentioned that since you started speaking.” Ewan cut in sharply once more, needing to get a clear understanding from Zack, needing not to hear the latter’s egotistical ramblings about himself.

Zack pursed his lips, looking up at Ewan keenly. “If you have done your research well, why are you here harassing me then?” He inquired, somewhat defensively.

“I wanted to hear from the horses’ mouth,” Ewan replied simply.

“Well, I’m not the horse,” Zack retorted. “Athena is. Why not ask her? I’m sure, with her genius-level inventions in the medical field, she would have created a drug or something to cure herself.”

Ewan didn’t bother to respond to that. “Don’t keep me waiting, Zack.”

Zack huffed and lifted his cup to his lips, frowning when the cold taste of coffee hit his tongue. He dropped the cup back on the table in annoyance.

He raised his hand to beckon the waiter again, but thought better of it, bringing his hand down. If he ordered another coffee, it would likely get cold again, while talking to these two brats who showed no respect for their elders.

“Yes, you’re right. She fell into a coma once. It wasn’t immediate, though. It happened at the eight month after her return, two days after she recognized us as her parents, after she recognized the people around the house,” Zack admitted finally, his voice tinged with reluctance.

“How did that happen?” Ewan asked, folding his arms across his chest and leaning backward. This was his last question, and he would be out of here.

“Well, I don’t know the reason behind it too…” Zack shrugged, a hint of resignation in his voice.

Sandro slammed his hand onto the table. “Do you ever know anything?”

Zack shuddered during the mildly violent act, pressing his lips into a thin line. “No one knows why she went into coma. One minute she was outside helping Calista in the garden to tend to some flowers, and the next second, she was slumping to the wet soil. She stayed that way without moving for the next… sixteen, eighteen months? I’m not sure. I’m still trying to forget the frustration and anger of that period. It was truly the worst period for both Calista and me, for entirely different reasons though. I missed Calista just as I do now, because she was always…”

Ewan scoffed lightly. “I am not here for your selfish talks, Zack. I am here for Athena. Keep your focus on her.”

Zack huffed, old jealousy rising within him. Why did Athena always have the focus? Why not him? Calista had practically abandoned him in her pursuit of caring for Athena, and now everyone around him was doing the same, including his business!

“Right. But I’m done with that too. I have already told you all I know. When she woke up, she remembered things a lot more, and revived her interest in books, but she still didn’t remember the accident that had upturned her life. Is there anything else?” Zack said finally, a sense of relief washing over him when Ewan shook his head.

He shuddered unconsciously however, when Sandro glared at him hotly.

“Don’t think this is over. We still have eyes on you.” The latter stated firmly, getting to his feet after Ewan, before following his friend out of the restaurant.