Chapter 134
Athena gnashed her teeth, her fists clenched so tightly her knuckles turned pala. Never before had Athena felt such murderous intent. The hatred was so Intense that it threatened to consume her completely
Only one thought remained in Athena’s mind, to avenge Macy
I make those who hurt Macy pay a thousand times over, Athena vowed inwardly
Macy shook her head in terror, choking back sobs as she struggled to form words ” No-”
Macy was terrified, fearing Athena wouldn’t be able to stand against that person
“Don’t be afraid, Macy” Athena said firmly, gripping her shoulders, her eyes bloodshot with emotion. “I can protect myself now, and I swear (‘8 aveng you. Tell. Who did this?”
Though a figuro flashed through Athena’s mind, she wanted to hear Macy admit it herself.
Seeing Athena’s determined gaze, Macy hesitated, words trembling on her lips but left unspoken. Macy wondered anxiously. Can Miss Monson really protect herself?
Athena caught Macy’s anxious gase and said reassuringly, “As Ferris’s future wife, no one would dare touch me.”
Farris’s heart swelled with honeyed warmth as he heard Athena’s word.
Standing firmly behind Athena like her unwavering shield, Ferris gave Macy a decisive nod. “With me here,” he declared, “no one would dare harm her.”
Looking at the two of them, Macy laughed through her tears. “Thank heavens, she thought to herself, overwhelmed with refel. At last, someone co protect Miss Monson
Encouraged by Athena, Macy slowly and hesitantly nodded. But with her voice stolen, Macy could only tremble in frustration, beads fou perspiration dotting her forehead..
Athena handed Macy a pen and some paper, saying gently, “You’ve learned to write before. If there’s something you can’t write, just draw a circle, okay?”
Tears streamed down Macy’s checks as she reached for the pen Athepa handed her. But her fingers trembled. She winced in pain, and the pen sipped from her grasp, clattering to the floor. Her hand had no strength lehi
Seeing this, Athena understood and said gently to Macy. “There’s no rush. Just focus on getting better first.”
“Now that we’ve found Macy, the truth can’t be far behind, Athana wondered.
Macy’s tendons were severed, but Athena was confident she could heal her, Athena said gently,” will heal you. L out. For now, stay here and focus on your recovery can’t take you back to the duke’s estate just yet.”
together for the truth to come
The duke’s estate was a devouring beast, and right now Macy had no way to protect herself. Athena knew she couldn’t keep an eye on Macy every moment, no matter how much she wanted to.
After much deliberation, Athena decided to have Ferris look after Macy. However, she wondered, “Would Farris be willing!”
Athena looked at Ferris, who nodded gently and said, “Don’t worry, Atheny, I’ll make sure Macy is well taken care of”
Tears shimmered in Athena’s eyes as she gave Ferris a grateful look. Ferns gently placed his hand on her shoulder, and the two shared a quiet. understanding smile.
Macy watched their tender exchange and managed a faint, relieved smile.
“Rest up for now, and don’t go running around again, understand?” Athena said gently Tll come to see you every day.”
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Macy gave a weak nod and obediently settled back onto the bed.
As soon as Athena and Feris stepped out, maids came in to attend to Macy
Once they reached the outer chamber, Athena frowned and asked Ferris, “Can’t we
the traffickers who sold Mary!”
Ferris shook his head, visibly ashamed. “Aristocratic families operate with utmost secrecy. They never leave any trace behind. No one know many times they changed hands.
“Macy was probably sold out of town at first. Who would’ve thought, after all those teists and turns, she’d end up back here again?”
Athena’s heart ached all the more bitterly at these words. She covered her mouth with trembling hands, tears streaming down her face as the broke down in silent sobs
“What’s wrong, Atheny?” Ferris panicked at the sight of her distress. He tentatively drew Athena into his embrace She collapsed against his chest, still sobbing uncontrollably.
Seeing Athena so heartbroken made Ferris’s heart ache. He gently murmured, “Hey, don’t cry. If something’s bothering you, just tell me, okay?
Athena lifted her tear streaked face, her voice coming out in ragged, broken gasps. “Actually, I think I might have seen Macy before.”
“What do you mean?” Ferris looked at her, confusion written all over his face. He gently wiped away!
y Athena’s tears with a handkerchief
Sobbing uncontrollably, Athena choked out between ragged breaths, “That night when we went to the lantern festival, on our way back, I saw Macy. Her hair was wild as she ran toward me, but didn’t even recognize her.”
With each word, Athena thought it felt like a needle was stabbing her heart.
“She was so close–il I’d just looked up. I would’ve seen Macy right there, Athena thought bitterly. But she missed it.
Athena’s substore through her chest, each one sharp with guilt and self–reproach.
“How could I not recognize Macy after all these years she’s been with me?‘ Athena thought, her heart aching with guilt
Yet even in her disoriented state, Macy recognized Athena’s voice instantly. Athena’s heart twisted with guilt as she considered him unworthy of being
Macy’s mistress
Ferris’s heart ached as he witnessed Athena’s anguish and self reproach.
He gently pulled Athena into his arms, his eyes growing misty with tears. In a trembling voice, he murmured, “It’s not your fault, Athena. Don’t blame yourself”
But Athena was consumed by guilt, unable to free herself. She would never be able to forgive herself.
it was a long time before her sobs finally subsided.
Athena raised her head, her eyes locking onto Ferris’s with unshakable
“Terris, marry me. I want to be the Mcgee hair’s wife will have my revenge,” Tears streamed down Athena’s cheeks as she choked out. She laid bare all
her ambitions to Ferris
In this cutthroat world where power devours the weak, even as a master healer, Athena was no match for the aristocracy’s iron grip.
To protect hersell, her friends, and her family, whatever it took, she had to climb the social ladder.
Athena knew how awkward this moment was. She hadn’t completely fallen for Ferris yet, but she vowed to herself that she would do her best to love
him.
Ferris couldn’t help but feel a pang in his heart. The once innocent, carefree girl he knew had been forced to become this hardened woman.
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Ferris’s heart ached for Athena. He would give her his best, his all, unconditionally if Athena wanted to climb, ferris would help her climb even higher
Ferris nodded firmly, tears glistening in his smiling eyes as he looked at Athena. “Yes, Athenry, I will marry you?
The truth was, Ferris had always wanted to marry Albena. The thought had always been there, buried deep in his heart, but Ferris had never iced it out loud.
The dream was realized at last, if not in the way he’d imagined. But Ferris vowed never to release
Athena’s hand a
dagain.
The carriage stopped before the duke’s estate. Ferris reluctantly held Athena’s hand, unwilling to let go “Tomorrow,” he said softly, “I’ll come to formally
propose.”
“Alright, I’ll be waiting.” Athena said softly, standing at the doorway as she watched Ferris leave
The rain had stopped and the wind had died down, but inside the carriage, Ferris frowned with concem. “The night air is chilly Go on inside, Athena”
Athena no longer hesitated. She gave him a gentle smile, then burned and entered the estate,
The butler hurried over as soon as he saw Athena return. “Lady Athena,” he said urgently. “We have found Matthew. He came back covered in mud and fainted from hunger. Would you like to go check on him?”
Athena didn’t break stride. “I’m no physician. Would my presence magically wake him up?”
Hearing this, the butler was momentarily taken aback and muttered under his breath, “But Lady Willow has already gone. I just thought you might want
to go too.”
Trina shot the butler a look and rolled her eyes. “You’re overthinking it. Matthew never has a kind word for Lady Athena. Why would she even want to go
near him?
The butler froze in place, frowning as he mulled it over. “Well, she does have a point,” he admitted to himself. He was just being nosy.
Back in her room, Athens collapsed onto the bed, utterly exhausted.
That night, terror seized Athena in her sleep, in her nightmare, Athena saw Macy’s mouth full of blood, while Willow stood holding half a severed tongue, grinning hideously.
