From Betrayal to Brilliance Her Rise to a New Life novel Chapter 351

**Title: Her Rise 351**
**From Betrayal to Brilliance. Her Rise to a New Life**

**Chapter 351: Everyone Avoided Them**

Maya stepped into the infirmary, her presence instantly commanding attention. A young woman, her eyes wide with surprise, sprang to her feet. “Professor Rice!” she exclaimed, her voice laced with respect and admiration. “I heard you were coming to work here as an assistant doctor. I must admit, I couldn’t believe it at first! I never expected to see you here!”

Maya offered a faint smile, a subtle acknowledgment of the woman’s enthusiasm.

“I have a deep love for kids,” Maya replied softly, her voice gentle yet firm. “Their boundless energy and innocence bring me joy, so I volunteered to come and help.”

They exchanged a few more pleasantries, the conversation flowing easily, until the woman suggested that Maya wait until the event commenced.

Maya settled onto the couch, her fingers absently scrolling through her phone, but her brow furrowed with concern.

She had been desperately seeking a way to get closer to Zaden. When she learned that his secret daughter’s school was hosting a parent-child activity, she seized the opportunity, convinced that Zaden would undoubtedly attend.

Such events typically required a doctor on-site, just in case a child got hurt during the various games and activities.

Fortuitously, her assistant had taken a position here, allowing Maya to persuade her to swap places. Otherwise, given her background, she would never have stepped foot in a school like this!

Yet, what she hadn’t anticipated was the arrival of Athena, not Zaden, accompanying Teri.

Did Athena truly believe she was stepping into the role of Teri’s mother?

What irked Maya even further was the evident trust Teri placed in Athena. They didn’t share any physical resemblance, yet their connection seemed more profound than that of a biological mother and daughter.

A flash of irritation flickered in Maya’s eyes, her mind racing with thoughts.

Since she was already present, it hardly mattered whether Zaden showed up or not. She refused to allow Athena an easy day; she would ensure that didn’t happen.

A smirk played on Maya’s lips, a calculated expression of indifference.

She moved towards the window, her gaze locking onto a familiar figure down on the playground. A spark of mischief ignited within her as she retrieved her phone and dialed a number.

“It’s been a while, Mrs. Lawrence,” she said, her voice smooth and composed.

After the call ended, Maya tucked her phone back into her pocket, anticipation bubbling within her. She could hardly wait to witness Athena’s embarrassment; it promised to be quite the spectacle.

Meanwhile, Athena remained blissfully unaware of the storm brewing around her.

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