The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 122

Chapter 122

Chapter 122

Athena tumed her gaze to Nicolas, a chillickering in her eyes

She snapped, “Lord Nicolas, mind your tonguel Haven’t you heard that reckless words bring trouble?”

She glanced toward the doorway Nelson had only just left, and Nicolas dared to speak such treasonous words.

“Nicolas Eloise was startled too. She quickly scolded him a hushed tone, her face full of feat

She couldn’t believe he would say something like that.

Never mind the way he looked at Athena, as if she were some schemer. But to speak of someone like Xander in such a way was pure recklessness.

Nicolas took a deep breath, trying to calm the irritation in his chest.

Perhaps realizing he’d spoken out of turn, he finally said with resignation, “I wasn’t thinking straight just now. I said the wrong thing, Please don’t take it

to heart”

He looked at Athena again, but seeing she had no intention of responding, he stormed off in frustration.

Lloise had just taken a step toward Athena, wanting to speak with her But Athena coolly stepped back two paces and then walked off as well

In the courtyard, only Willow and the terrified Joseph were left

He quickly stepped forward and clutched Eloise’s sleeve. “Mother, what do I do? I don’t want to go to the military camp!”

“Ridiculous!” Henry strode in, face twisted with rage, and bellowed at him, “Do you think your mistake was minor? Sending you to the military campis already an act of mercy!”

Henry had just finished weighing the matter himsell. Keeping Joseph in the manor would only lead to more disasters.

Xander had suggested tempering him in the military, it might actually be for the best.

And besides, the military camp was under Michael’s command. He would no doubt take care of things to some degree

“You are to report to the military camp tomorrow.” Henry issued his final order. Joseph collapsed to the ground, his face ashen

Eloise tried to plead on his behalf but was silenced with a sharp glare. She didn’t dare say another word.

Such a major event in the manor could hardly be kept from Margaret, no matter how tightly it was concealed.

When Athena arrived, Margaret was already fuming in her chamber.

Lucky, the little dog was affectionately nurcing her hand, but even that couldn’t soothe her mood.

When Gwen saw Athena, her eyes lit up. “Lady Athena is here.”

Hearing that, Margaret looked up at Athena, and her face finally eased a little.

“Athena,” she called out, reaching her hand toward Athona.

Athena quickly stepped forward and greeted her, “Greetings, Grandmother.”

“Come here, comes with me,” Margaret said anxiously

Athena sat beside Margaret. The fluffy Lucky paced nervously at her feet.

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Chapter 122

Seeing the dog’s antics, Alliena scooped him up. Only then did Lucky settle down.

Margaret gazed at Athena, her eyes misting, “It’s my fault couldn’t protect you. I can’t even hold onto my own things anymore.

As she spoke, tears slipped down het wrinkled cheeks.

Everyone in the manor was eyeing her wealth. Margaret had dedicated her whole life to the Morison family, only to be met with this kind of betrayal.

I pained her deeply.

“Grandmother,” Athena said softly. Margret looked utterly defeated and shook her head. “I’m old”

Athena shook her head fimly. “You’ve always protected me. Now it’s my turn to protect you. As long as if here, no one wit direlay a finger on you

Hearing those words, warmth finally returned to Marpet’s eyes. The dark clouds in her heart lifted just a bit.

She cupped Athena’s face and smiled lovingly. “I belive you. You are the finest girl in the world.”

“And you are the best grandmother in the world,” Athena said, kaning on her shoulder, heart filled with warmth.

“Little one, look at this. What do you think it is?” Margaret had asked.

Margaret took her by the hand and brought her to the river, where they floated lanterns together.

Just then, Gwen came forward. “Lady Margaret. Duke Henry and Lady Eloise have come.”

“Tell them I won’t see them, Margaret said coldly, her eyes filled with griet

She knew they had come to beg forgiveness.

As she spoke, she started coughing violently.

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