Chapter 155 Chapter 155 Michael looked at Athena, his eyes full of silent pleading, hoping she might change her mind. But all he saw in Athena’s eyes was cold indifference and biting sarcasm. She looked at him as if he were nothing more than a pathetic clown. ‘ How could
Chapter 154 Chapter 154 Michael’s words hit like a bombshell, shattering the calm. Henry and Eloise stood stunned, at a loss for words. They exchanged bewildered glances, first confusion, then utter shock. They thought, ‘He is marrying two wives as equals! ‘ A collective gasp filled the air. Henry winced
Chapter 153 Willow’s smile faded completely. Her eyes glistened with unshed tears, and her voice quivered on the verge of sobs. “I see,” Willow murmured softly, her voice barely audible. Willow stepped aside meekly, making way for Athena to pass. Athena looked bewildered. “What do they want with me? ”
Chapter 152 Chapter 152 The horse’s hooves clattered urgently against the cobblestones. Athena’s heart skipped a beat as she tightened her grip on the whip. ‘If Michael tries anything funny, I won’t hold back, Athena thought. But after catching up, Michael simply shadowed the carriage like a specter, moving at
Chapter 151 Chapter 151 With the street bustling with people, Michael, an intimidating figure like the Grim Reaper, blocked the path of Athena’s carriage, inevitably drawing all eyes their way. A growing crowd had started to gather, their curious gazes fixed on her carriage. Athena’s chest tightened with irritation. She
Chapter 150 Chapter 150 By September, the leaves lining the road had already turned golden, heralding the arrival of autumn. Time really flies,’ Athena thought wistfully as she sat in the carriage, gazing out at the passing scenery. At that moment, the street vendors ‘ cries rose and fell outside
Chapter 149 Chapter 149 Not content with merely crippling his tendons, the enemy sought to shatter his very bones. Athena tightened her grip on the object, fighting to suppress the storm of emotions inside. Then, Ferris heard Athena say in a relaxed tone, “ It’s a bit tricky, but nothing
Chapter 148 Ferris’s pupils quivered faintly as Athena’s words struck him like a dagger to the heart. Athena asked directly, “Do you hate them? ” “Of course I do,” Ferris replied through clenched teeth. For countless days and nights, he had burned with the desire to tear his enemies limb
Chapter 147 Chapter 147 Not only that, he’s forcibly thrown out every single physician who came to treat him. This was already the fifth group of physicians they had summoned, and not a single one who entered his chamber escaped unscathed, every last one was beaten bloody. After a moment,
Chapter 146 Chapter 146 Athena stood above him in a blue dress, her face cold and expressionless as she looked down at him. Her frosty eyes, devoid of any warmth, landed on Matthew, making his scalp crawl. For a moment, Matthew wondered, ‘Did Athena deliberately lie in wait for me
Chapter 145 Chapter 145 Nicolas abruptly looked up at her, clearly displeased. “Mother, the Monson family’s manors are our family legacy. If word got out that we’re selling them just to scrape together a wedding gift, wouldn’t we become the laughingstock of the entire nobility? ” Eloise’s eyes reddened, on
Chapter 144 Chapter 144 Athena’s lips curled into a mocking smile. “ Just as I expected,” she thought. Athena crossed her arms in front of her, a mocking smile on her lips as she looked at him. “Lord Nicolas, the person you should be asking is Mrs. Mcgee, not me.
Chapter 143 hapter 143 Chapter 143 When lunchtime came, Margaret insisted Athena stay to eat with her. Margaret had prepared Athena’s favorite dishes. Athena ate with relish. Seeing how much she enjoyed her meal, Margaret found herself eating more than usual. Gwen teased with a warm smile, “Miss Monson, you
Chapter 142 Chapter 142 The next day, Athena went to visit her Margaret. When she arrived, Lucky was in Margaret’s arms, drinking milk. After a period of rest and care, Lucky was looking much more energetic. As soon as Athena walked in, Lucky wagged his tail excitedly at her, clearly
Chapter 141 hapter 141 Tears streaming down her face, Gale choked out, her voice trembling, “Three years I’ve searched for you, never dreaming you were right before my eyes! Just cure my son, and I’ll agree to anything, anything at all p> With that, Gale completely broke down, her regal
Chapter 140 Chapter 140 Two days later, Gale paid a visit to the Monson family to discuss the engagement arrangements. By convention, Eloise should have received her, but Gale refused. “I demand to see Athena,” she declared. Henry and Eloise stood frozen in shock at these words. Traditionally, marriage arrangements
Chapter 139 Chapter 139 Two guards stepped forward and dragged the maid away. Moments later, a piercing scream echoed from outside. Immediately, two more maids stepped forward, their faces carefully blank, not daring to show even a flicker of emotion. Step by agonizing step, Ferris dragged himself toward Gale’s quarters.
Chapter 138 Chapter 138 The look of pity in Athena’s eyes made Ferris bristle with indignation. He shoved Athena away, his voice icy cold. “Who do you think you are? Just because you know some medicine, what makes you think I’d ever make a deal with you p> No one
Chapter 137 hapter 137 Ferris thought, ‘Athena is a sheltered noblewoman who’s spent her whole life in the manor. How could she possibly get these? ‘And to have so many? It’s simply unbelievable p> Athena glanced around the room, giving Ferris a meaningful look. Catching her silent cue, he waved
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