Chapter 136
hapter 136
Soon, the gatekeeper led Athena into Ferris’s courtyard.
As soon as Athena stepped in, she couldn’t help but be captivated by the courtyard’s array of exotic plants and rare flowers.
To nurse Ferris back to health, Gale left no stone unturned, from his clothing and meals to his living quarters, every detail was meticulously arranged.
Even the flowers and plants in the courtyard were carefully curated, each one handpicked with the utmost care.
Yet despite all this, Ferris’s health continued to deteriorate day by day.
Athena remembered how lively and energetic he was as a child. She wondered how he deteriorated into such a frail state in just a few short years.
With questions swirling in her mind, Athena stepped inside.
Dressed in her regal robes, Gale sat gracefully on the chair. Yet even with her meticulously applied makeup, the deep weariness in her features remained unmistakable.
Athena stepped forward and performed a curtsey.
With a weak wave of her hand, Gale said, “Rise. Please, have a seat p>
Athena rose and took her seat. Gale’s beautiful eyes couldn’t help but scan over her, sizing her up.
‘How astonishing,‘ she thought, ‘In just over a month, Athena seems to have transformed completely!
She was no longer the frail girl she used to be, and her eyes now sparkled with vitality.
Gale thought disdainfully, ‘What a pity, she’s damaged goods now. Who could possibly come out of a place like the barracks unscathed? ‘
Thinking of Ferris’s attitude toward Athena, Gale let out a bitter smile.
She thought coldly, ‘Were it not for my son’s illness, a woman like Athena wouldn’t even be allowed inside the Mcgee family.
Vexed by the sight before her, Gale rose from her seat. “I’m weary. Go attend to Ferris,” she declared, her tone dismissive.
With that, she departed, supported by her maids.
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Athena curtsied to bid her farewell. Just as she was about to enter, she was startled to see Ferris being helped out by attendants.
After only a few days apart, Athena was genuinely shocked by Ferris’s appearance.
His face had taken on a waxen, sickly pallor, and his once rosy lips were now as pale as parchment, utterly bloodless.
Heavy dark circles hung beneath his eyes, making him look gaunt and frail.
‘How could he have become so gravely ill in just a few days?‘ Athena wondered, a wave of concern washing over her.
Before Athena could speak, Ferris turned his head away in disgust and sneered, “I’m not dead yet. What’s with that pitying
look? ”
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Athena knew his prideful nature. Even when he was ill, he refused to appear weak before others.
She wouldn’t take offense at a sick man’s words, especially since she needed his help today.
Lowering her voice, Athena said sincerely, “If you hadn’t pulled me back that day, I would’ve fallen into the river too. I just wanted to thank you p>
Ferris tilted his head to glance at Trina behind her.
Seeing she was empty–handed, he scoffed, “Came empty–handed p>
Athena smiled faintly. “How could I? ”
She pulled a small bottle of elixir from her sleeve and slid it toward Ferris. “This is for you p>
Ferris picked up the medicine with an air of indifference. But when he saw that it was snow pills, his expression instantly shifted to astonishment.
Ferris looked at Athena, then deliberately placed the bottle back on the table.
His voice carried a trace of barely perceptible tension as he asked, “Where did this come from p>
“Of course I bought it,” Athena said with a light smile.
“You think you can fool me?” Ferris snapped, flicking the snow pills back toward Athena with a quick tap of his finger.
With a frosty expression, he said, “Only Edwin could possibly possess this. Each pill is priceless, almost impossible to obtain. If you won’t tell the truth, I don’t want it p>
Countless noble families and powerful elites have fought tooth and nail for the snow pills. But with the miracle healer having vanished three years ago, no one could possibly find them now.
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Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.