She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew) novel Chapter 220

Chapter 220
The sky gradually turned dark.
Luna finally finished filming today’s snow scene and walked into the sitting room, still cloaked in cold air.
There was a round table in the middle of the room, and in the middle of the round table, there was a po broth was piping hot. It was filled with various ingredients and smelled absolutely enticing.
Around the broth, there were a wholesome lot of dishes.
There were roasted chicken, cured meat, mutton rolls, beef rolls, sashimi, stir-fried vegetable dishes…
of broth. The
The film director Tommy and screenwriter Mose rubbed their hands and ran over to the round table excitedly. To be able to dig into Mr. Donovan’s cooking after work is indeed one of the greatest enjoyment in the world.” The two men commended.
Jaden smiled. He scooped a bowl of rich creamy radish soup and placed it in front of Luna “Miss Carter, enjoy.”
Luna resisted the urge to wolf down the food and took the soup bowl in a refined manner. “Thank you,” she responded.
She picked up the spoon and gracefully finished the bowl of soup. She felt the warmth in her tummy. The nippy feeling she had when she just got to the sitting room had dissipated.
Jaden poured wine for Tommy and Mose. The weather forecast says that it’ll snow again tomorr today. If everything goes smoothly, you should be able to finish filming the snow scene tomorrow
“If there’s nothing out of the norm tomorrow, I’ll return to Kitmore City in the afternoon.”
Mose stroked his heard and said, “I can finally go home for Christmas. I miss my grandson so much.”
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Tommy smiled and said, “We’ll work harder tonight and finish filming the night scene tonight. I believe that Luna’s fine with it. Let’s go back together tomorrow afternoon.”
Luna had a smile on her face, but she could feel a pinch of voidness in her heart.
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She would only resume work after New Year. Without the food Jaden made for so many days, she would probably lose a few pounds again.
Just as she dwelled on the thought, her phone rang.
When she saw the caller ID, her scalp tightened and she groaned in her head.
‘I really don’t want to answer this call, but I can’t.
Luna smiled and picked up her phone. “I’m going to take a call
She ran upstairs and lowered her voice. “Mom, Im filming, What’s the matter?”
“What else could it be?” her mother complained. “It’s Christmas Eve in three days. The whole family is back, and you’re the only one missing. When are you coming back?”
Luna held her forehead and said, “Kitmore City has just snowed. I still have tens of scenes to film. I can’t go back until I’m
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“Really, it is worth going through so much trouble just to film a movie?” Her mother sighed. “It’s not that I don’t support you in taking up an acting career, but you’ve been acting for more than ten years. You’ve already won international and domestic awards and have all the honor you deserve. Since your career is on its decline, you should let it go
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“Mom, didn’t we agree Luna suppressed her frustration and depression and said patiently. “After this movie, if I still can’t make a comeback, I’ll leave the filming industry forever. On the contrary, if I get to new heights, you and the rest of the family will continue to support me in my acting career.
“Actually, can we not talk about this for the time being?”
“Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore. Let’s talk about the blind date.” Luna’s mom switched the topic.
“Tve already spoken to a few young gentlemen. They’re pretty solid in all aspects and have good characters. You must meet them all when you come back this time,
“I don’t believe that none of the good men I’ve carefully chosen are worthy of your attention.”
a blind
Luna felt like banging her head against the wall. “Mom, I’m focused on acting, and you’re here forcing me to go on a date. This will affect my state of mind.”
“What do you mean by forcing you?” Luna’s mother raised her voice. “You’re almost thirty. Isn’t it only natural to get married at this age?
“Listen to me. Thirty years old is a big hurdle for women, both in their careers and in their relationships. After thirty. actresses will lose their competitiveness, and it’s the same in the marriage market.”
Luna felt that at least one-third of the reason for her suffering from depression was that her family kept talking about how she would deteriorate after thirty and how they kept urging her to get married and have children.
“I ger it.” Not wanting to argue inconclusively with her mother, she rode along her mother’s words a If go on a blind date.
“Anyway, the director is rushing me to film the next scene. I’ll talk to you again.”
Luna hung up the phone, feeling very tired.
“So what if a woman is thirty?
“I’time permits,
‘She is clear-headed, independent, no longer naive and childish, but not old-fashioned either. Her career would’ve passed the most difficult period, and everything in her life would be rolling smoothly.
‘But then, everyone, be it those inside or outside the entertainment industry, feels that women will lose their charm and fame when they hit thirty. They think that women’s marketability will dip and their value greatly reduced. Are these going to happen to me?
Those thoughts made Luna anxious.
Now that she had finally regained her calm and optimistic attitude, her family was urging her to get married again.
She shook her head and pulled herself together, not wanting to think about it anymore.
Then, she gracefully went downstairs and sat back down at the table. She still looked impeccable
Jaden scooped another bowl of soup for her. “Here you go.”
Luna drank the soup and ate the dishes as she tried to come up with a plan to escape the blind date arranged by her family.
At that moment, the television was broadcasting entertainment news. It mentioned that Director Steve Levine’s movie, “Boundary Strike, had finished filming and was expected to be released on May 1st.
Her heart skipped a beat when she heard that. She asked Jaden, “Is Zayn planning to continue acting?”
Jaden nodded. “He’s already accepted two roles. They’re both minor roles, and he’ll start work after Christmas.”
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Luna was secretly delighted, Does he still need acting training?”
Jaden said with certainty, “Very much.
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“He signed up for the acting class as soon as he returned. Every day, he practices the basics of performing with some art school candidates in their teens.”
Luna smiled. “My parents are very busy with work. They usually only stay at home for two to three days during Christmas. I’m planning to come to Kinmore City after the first day of Christmas. If Zayn is okay with it, I can help him out with his acting then.
After saying that, she felt that she had exposed her intentions and quickly added, “What I want in return is the same as before. Your family will make me a meal every day”
Jaden said without hesitation, “Sure, I can cook whatever you want.”
Luna let out a warm smile. “I’ll return to my hometown on Christmas Eve. Before that, I’ll also have time to guide Zayn.”
Back at Kitmore City, Joy, who was busy at the computer, suddenly received a call from her mother.
Nellie said, Joy, Mommy has arrived at Kitmore City. I’m at Donovan’s Restaurant now. Hurry over and come eat with me.”
‘Donovan’s Restaurant? Joy’s eyelids twitched, but her voice was still filled with joy.
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“Mom, why didn’t you tell me carlier that you’re in Kitmore City so that I could pick you up from the you, Donovan’s Restaurant only makes home-cooked dishes. I’m tired of eating that at school, Lake
restaurant.
Let me tell another.
“You’re tired of it, but I can’t stop thinking about it, Nellie said with a big smile. “I’ve been overseas for so many years. After trying all sorts of food, nothing beats home-cooked food from my hometown.
“I’ve asked around. Donovan’s Restaurant’s home-cooked dishes are top-notch locally. Those who have tried them can’t stop singing their praises. I purposely got someone to line up for me and finally got a private room.
“Hurry up and come over. Today’s the last day they are open before Christmas. The restaurant is going to close for a couple of days starting from tomorrow.”
“Mom, I live too far from Donovan’s Restaurant,” Joy coughed lightly. “and I’m having a cold. I shouldn’t be going out in this condition. After you’re done eating, ask the driver to”
Before Joy could finish speaking, she heard a “Huh?” from the other end of the phone. “I saw a beautiful girl who looks very much like you,” Nellie said in shock.
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