Chapter 86  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,…

Chapter 85  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…

Chapter 84  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…

Chapter 83  Chapter 83  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…

Chapter 82  Chapter 82  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,…

Chapter 81  Chapter 81  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….

Chapter 80  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…

Chapter 79  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…

Chapter 78  Athena stepped into the Snowdrop Wing, her steps faltering for a moment.  Siena knelt trembling in the middle of the courtyard, her body shaking like a leaf.  The…

Henry’s gaze toward Eloise grew even colder.  He had thought it was Athena who failed  discipline her servants, but now realized it was Eloise’s negligence.  He thought, ‘To think she…