She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew) novel Chapter 176

Chapter 176
Athena’s long eyelashes fluttered, and she felt a bit shy at her words.
“I know,” she said with a squinty smile, gently patting Matthew’s shoulder. “You don’t need to be too touched. You’re my hero
Matthew chuckled. “Miss Donovan, can you really chase off these cannibals by yourself?”
“Not with my bare hands.” Athena said, proudly patting her chest, but fully armed? No problem.”
She took down the submachine gun slung across her body and placed it next to Matthew, then stood tall, one hand holding the gun and the other pointing at the natives as she shouted in Maiselish, “I don’t care if you understand me! But if you don’t leave now, I’ll summon my amy and blow your tribe to smithereens.”
The other natives didn’t understand, but the tribal leader did.
He looked fearfully at the steel bird” above, then at the submachine gun in Athena’s hands, recalling how the advanced weaponry of outsiders had slaughtered his people in the past. He wavered, and he no longer harbored any thoughts of
resistance.
He took out a bone whistle and blew a retreat signal.
But at that moment, Matthew said, “Find that safe and bring it to me, and I’ll let you take your injured comrades with you, along with some healing medicine.”
The tribal leader hesitated for a moment, then replied, “Alright, you wait here.”
He led his people away.
Athena looked Matthew up and down, frowning “You’ve sustained so many injuries. I’ll pull the arrows from your back, stop the bleeding, and then we can leave together by helicopter.”
Matthew’s hands were covered in blood.
There was blood on his left thigh too.
The arrow in his back was the least of his wounds.
Perhaps beneath his clothes, he had even more injuries.
But Matthew shook his head. “I want to wait here for them to bring back the items.”
Athena blinked. “Is a diamond worth more than your life?”
She added, “The helicopter can’t hover for too long. Those natives might not come back, or maybe they won’t come at all.”
Matthew’s expression stiffened slightly.
He thought, “How did Miss Donovan know about the diamonds it must be Louis who told her!
When he got back, he’d leave Louis behind for a bit.
In just three seconds, his gaze softened. “Miss Donovan, what’s in that safe is of immense significance to me. I absolutely
must retrieve it.
“Don’t worry about me. I have a gun, food, and the Guardian. You should return by helicopter and send someone for me tomorrow morning
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At that, he thought of the versatile backpack Athena had given him, feeling a pang of regret
He should have asked the tribal leader to leave the backpack behind.
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“That won’t do.” Athena thought for a moment. “Since you’re so insistent, you leave by helicopter first, and I’ll stay behind to
Matthew was surprised.
He stared at Athena, his expression somewhat strange..
Athena blinked. “Why are you looking at me like that?”
Matthew raised a hand to cover his face, chuckling softly. “Miss Donovan, I’m a man.”
Athena continued to blink, looking puzzled. “So?
Then she exclaimed. “Oh, do you think I’m a lady who can only hide behind a man, waiting to be protected and taken care
of
“No.” Matthew lowered his hand, revealing his deep-set eyes, gazing intently at her. “I don’t doubt your abilities at all. I just want to impress you, to show you I can be a hero.
He didn’t say, “And then you’ll fall for me.”
“Oh, so that’s it.” Athena realized, lightly patting his arm and smiling. “You’ve already performed admirably. It’s not embarrassing if you rest now.”
Matthew chuckled softly. If that’s the case, let’s wait together.
Athena considered it. “Okay, we’ll wait together.”
She took out a satellite phone and made a phone call. Tll be here for a while. I don’t know when I’ll be back. Just drop off the supplies and return. I’ll call you when I need you again.”
Soon, the helicopter dropped bundles of supplies.
There were medical supplies, tents, bulletproof vests, folding cooking utensils, and fresh food.
Athena took off Matthew’s outer jacket, pulled out the arrows, and tended to his wounds.
Then she cut open his pants and stared at the rough bandage on his thigh. “When did you get shot?”
Matthew thought for a moment. “Five or six days ago
Athena asked, “Have you taken out the bullet?”
Matthew shook his head. “No.”
He had taken antibiotics and painkillers, sprinkled hemostatic and anti-inflammatory powder on the wound, and wrapped it with bandages, managing to endure until now.
Athena sighed, “You’re lucky. The wound hasn’t gotten infected.
Matthew smiled, “That’s because your medicine is excellent.”
Athena shook her head, not criticizing him, but i
tinstead took out a pill and fed it to him. T’m going to extract the bullet now. It might hurt a bit, so take this painkiller first.
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With that, she retrieved a thick cylindrical device from the medical kit, unscrewed the bottom cap, placed it over his leg wound, and adjusted the settings. T’m going to suck out the bullet now. Bear with it.
Sucking out the bullet embedded in his body? Mathew thought and was secretly amazed, but he said nothing, just watching Athena operate the device, extracting the bullet little by little from the flesh.
This method of bullet extraction was far more convenient, quick, and safe than surgery.
He looked at Athena, sincerely saying, “Miss Donovan, you’re truly remarkable.”
Athena smiled, not denying it. “You flatter me.”
Matthew grinned. “Miss Donovan, how many more hidden talents do you have that I don’t know about?”
Athena efficiently finished dressing his wounds. “Bragging isn’t good. You’ll find out in due time.”
She wasn’t necessarily trying to keep it a secret.
But she had been underage and in a prestigious school. If her multiple identities were exposed, not only would she lose her peaceful life, but it would also affect her school and classmates.
Moreover, with the Kennedy family being so greedy, if they knew how capable and wealthy she was, they would undoubtedly exploit her ruthlessly.
So, she had to keep it under wraps, at least until she was of age.
Now, she was gradually letting her family know her secrets, adapting to the impact she brought to them.
Matthew smiled, I’m really looking forward to it.”
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