Chapter 322
Chapter 322
Chapter 322
At the Mcgee Family.
A row of carriages stood at the entrance, led by an extravagant, spacious coach.
The coachman set down the step stool and drew back the carriage curtain. Draped in an elegant fox–fur cloak, Ferris emerged gracefully from the carriage.
After being away from the Mcgee family for over a month, Ferris was desperate to return home.
The moment he wrapped up his business, he rushed back without wasting a single moment, eager to see Athena again.
With a gentle smile, Ferris called out softly, “My Atheny, I’m home p>
Ferris wore a gentle smile that simply wouldn’t fade at the thought of seeing Athena again.
The butler rushed forward, both startled and overjoyed. “Mr. Mcgee, you’re back p>
The servants bustled about, busily carrying Ferris’s belongings into the mansion.
Without breaking stride, Ferris asked with concern as he walked, “How has Mother been these days p>
The butler beamed from ear to ear. “Mrs. Mcgee is in excellent health, all thanks to the medicine Miss Monson prepared for her. She hasn’t had a single cough all year p>
“That’s good to hear.” Ferris maintained his composure, but the mere thought of seeing Atheny again made his heart soar with joy.
The butler noticed Ferris heading toward Gale’s courtyard and kindly reminded him, “Mr. Mcgee, are you going to see your mother? ”
“That’s right,” Ferris confirmed.
“I’m afraid you’ve just missed them, Mr. Mcgee,” the butler replied with regret. “Mrs. Mcgee has taken Miss Monson to Spring Garden for the princess’s party p>
Ferris halted in his tracks, his brows knitting together. “Princess Lizzie’s party p>
“That’s right,” the butler affirmed.
A sudden unease flashed through Ferris’s mind, followed by a dull, throbbing pain in his chest. ‘Why do I feel like something terrible is about to happen?‘ he thought.
He clutched his chest, panic flickering in his eyes.
Ferris thought anxiously, ‘Why… why does his heart feel so heavy?
‘ It’s as if some terrible disaster is unfolding right now!
Seeing this, the butler rushed forward and supported him anxiously. “Mr. Mcgee, what’s wrong?” he asked.
Ferris shook his head vaguely. “Just travel fatigue, I suppose p>
“Mr. Mcgee, perhaps you should go back and get some rest, ” the butler advised gently.
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Ferris shook his head. “No, I’ll go to Spring Garden to fetch Mother and Athena myself p>
All he wanted now was to see Athena as soon as possible, he couldn’t wait another second.
After taking a few steps, Ferris turned back and instructed the butler, his voice brimming with excitement. “Start decorating the mansion at once. In two days, I’ll be marrying Atheny p>
The butler’s jaw dropped in astonishment, then he immediately broke into an ear–to–ear grin. “Congratulations, Mr. Mcgee! This day has finally arrived p>
The surrounding servants all knelt in unison, showering Ferris with congratulations.
Ferris’s face lit up with a smile. “Make sure the place looks perfect. As soon as Athena returns, I’ll propose to her myself p>
“Rest assured, Mr. Mcgee,” the butler declared, thumping his chest proudly. “Leave it to me. I guarantee Miss Monson will be absolutely delighted p>
The joyous congratulations from the servants eased Ferris’s unease. With renewed determination, he strode purposefully toward the entrance and climbed back into the carriage.
‘Atheny, I’m coming for you,‘ Ferris thought urgently.
Wade was gasping for breath, while Athena lay beaten to a pulp, her flesh torn and bleeding.
With a vicious grin twisting his face, Wade advanced and began tearing at Athena’s clothes.
Athena’s bloodied hand suddenly clamped onto his wrist with surprising strength.
Wade was astonished by Athena’s tenacity. Even after being beaten to within an inch of her life, she still had the strength to fight back.
“Mr. Mcgee…” Tears rolled down Athena’s cheeks as she gazed up at Wade, her eyes full of pitiful desperation. “Please… have mercy p>
Wade’s eyes widened in shock as he thought, ‘Athena is actually throwing herself at me!” A smug sense of triumph swelled in
his chest.
‘Sure enough, there’s no woman I can’t conquer,‘ he thought, his smugness swelling uncontrollably.
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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.