Chapter 367
As Fiona’s carriage pulled up to Athena’s gate, the gatekeeper, Lance, recognized the carriage from the Duke’s Estate and immediately slammed the gate shut with force.
With a look of utter frustration, he rushed into the courtyard, muttering to himself, “I’m really fed up. Why has everyone been showing up at Lady Athena’s place these past couple of days? ”
“Lance, what are you muttering about?” Trina asked as she saw him running toward her.
Lance pointed at the gate and whispered, “ It’s just those people from the Duke’s Estate, they’re back again p>
Trina gasped, “Again? This is getting ridiculous! ”
“Trina, what should we do?” Lance asked anxiously.
“What else? Just turn them away,” Trina snapped, clearly annoyed.
Then Trina asked again, “Who is it this time p>
Lance thought for a moment before replying, “It’s a young woman. I don’t recognize her p>
While he hadn’t met Fiona, Lance recognized the carriage from the Duke’s Estate.
Trina drew a sharp breath and exclaimed, “It’s Lady Fiona! What’s she doing here p>
She thought, ‘Last time, Lady Fiona came seeking medicine, she already caused quite a scene. What could she possibly want this time?
As the two were whispering to each other, Athena emerged from the house.
Trina quickly hurried over and filled her in on what had happened.
Athena listened, remaining unfazed.
She meticulously spread out the herbs in her hands, laying them on the table to dry.
At the mention of Fiona’s name, Athena merely lifted her eyelids and said, “I have no ties with Lady Fiona. Just turn her away p>
Trina gave Lance a meaningful look. Catching her silent cue, he headed back to the gate again.
This time, Fiona was already standing at the gate, cradling Cedric in her arms.
Lance poked his head out and said, “Lady Fiona, Miss Monson isn’t home at present. Please come another day p>
Anticipating this excuse, Fiona gave Lance a gentle smile and said, “Would you kindly go back and inform Miss Monson that Fiona Wynn is here on behalf of Lady Margaret to pay her a visit p>
“Huh?” Lance gasped; he knew exactly how much Margaret meant to Athena.
Hearing Fiona say that, he quickly replied, “Please wait a moment p>
Lance returned to Athena and relayed Fiona’s message verbatim.
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“Grandma? ” Athena murmured as she froze in surprise.
Hearing this, Marquita was also visibly surprised. She suggested, “Lady Margaret wouldn’t send Fiona here without reason. In that case, Miss Monson, you might as well meet her. From what she said, she’s not here as Lady Fiona p>
Athena cared little about under what pretext Fiona sought an audience, as the only person who truly mattered to her was Margaret.
“Let her in,” Athena instructed Lance.
“Understood, Miss Monson.” Lance hurried back to the gate and swung it open.
Fiona’s face lit up with joy as she stepped inside, cradling Cedric in her arms.
Athena received Fiona in the main hall.
On the way in, Fiona gazed at the serene courtyard with eyes filled with a mix of envy and admiration.
‘ I did not expect Athena to live so comfortably after leaving the Duke’s Estate,‘ she mused as she unconsciously clenched her fist.
A sense of inexplicable sadness rose in Fiona’s heart as she thought dejectedly, ‘It’s a pity I just can’t muster the same kind of courage p>
Athena didn’t give Fiona the cold shoulder. She had Trina prepare some coffee and offered Fiona a seat before asking, “What brings you here on Grandma’s behalf p>
“Lady Margaret has been missing you,” Fiona said with a practiced smile, sliding the box of cake she held toward Athena. “She had asked me to bring you your favorite cakes p>
A delicate aroma of the pastry wafted from the food box.
Athena smiled and asked, “How is Grandma’s health these days p>
“Viscountess, please rest assured. She is in good health. It’s just that…” At this, Fiona’s face clouded with hesitation.
After a brief pause, she continued, “She is getting on in years, and all she ever thinks about is her grandchildren. But my disappointing son keeps falling ill every other day p>
As she spoke, Fiona stole a glance at Athena’s expression. Seeing Athena remain calm, she felt relieved.
Just as I thought, mentioning Lady Margaret works, Fiona mused. ‘Otherwise, I wouldn’t have even gotten through Athena’s door. I’ve made myself clear and she must understand now p>
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.