Chapter 109
Athena was never one to boat around the bush. Since Ferris asked, she told him directly.
Just as Athena was about to say something, Gale’s voice suddenly cut in. “Atheny, come here! I just got a new box of rouge. Come take a look for me, will
The sudden appearance of Gale made Ferres show visible displeasure.
He was about to signal her with his eyes, but she acted as if she hadn’t seen it and affectionately took Athena’s hand.
“You little brat, how could you ask a young lady such a question so bluntly? Can’t you see Atheny is embarrassed?” Gale chided Ferris. He awkwardly took a step back, only then noticing Athena had her head lowered, silent
A layer of sweat broke out on his face as he quickly apologized, “… I was too reckless”
Gale ushered Athena out, arm in arm Ferris wanted to follow, but didn’t dare.
All Ferris could do was watch helplessly as Athena was led away
way by Cale
Galle led Athena into the garden, the two women conversing as they walked
“Why did you stop me, Princess Gale?” Athena Monson asked.
Gale gently patted her hand, her face carrying a bitter smile. “Terris has only just begun to recover. I don’t want anything to distract him. Athe….. good girl. You must understand a mother’s heart, right?”
Seeing the flicker in Gale’s eyes, Athena understood.
Athena smiled and said, “You must have misunderstood. I won’t marry Ferris.”
“What?” Gale was surprised. She hadn’t expected Athena to be unwilling. “But you two grew up together, and… don’t you like him?”
you’re a
Athena looked at the princess’s worried face and couldn’t help but smile. “You’ve misunderstood. I have no romantic feelings for him. We can be friends, even like siblings, but never partners.”
Ferris was a good man, but Athena’s heart had long since gone cold. She no longer had any interest in any man.
Gale let out a long sigh of relief. She had rushed over in fear the two had already made a private pledge.
Now, hearing Athena’s words, she finally felt at ease.
Every mother worried about their child. Athena was indeed a good girl, but her reputation was already tarnished. She was not worthy of her son,
Now, Gale’s gaze toward Athena finally softened into a sincere smile. “You’ve had a hard life since you were young. I truly pity you. Since you have no intention toward Ferris, I won’t force you”
They walked to a pavilion, and Gale sat down.
She held Athena’s hand with familiarity and said, “But Ferris’s temperament is troublesome. Since he hasn’t fully recovered, I may have to trouble you to.
put on one more act.”
Alhema didn’t like being used, but when she thought of Michael’s obsessive behavior, she responded. “I’m willing to help, but if Ferris misunderstands, It
would cause more trouble.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll handle that,” Gale said kindly.
Soon, an elderly maid arrived with a brocade box
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Chapter 109
When opened, it revealed a box full of gold.
Ferris scratched his cheek awkwardly. “You already knew, So why ask!”
Realizing his outburst, he quickly apologized, “Forgive me, Mother. I lost control.”
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