The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 133

Chapter 133

Inside the shop. Athena sat at the low coffee table, unable to ignore the burning paze from across

Ever since they’d entered the shop, Ferris had been staring at her for quite a while.

Finally, Athena looked up at him and asked, “Why do you keep staring at me like that?

Since they confessed their feelings to each other last time, Pertisan longer acted coldly toward Athena

Hearing Athena’s question, Ferris let out a soft chuckle and said, “I just think about how foolish I was before, missing out on someone as wonderful as you.”

His words made Athena blush slightly. She pre Fertis a soft smile and asked, “is there something urgent that brought you out to see me this late?”

The lanterns under the eaves swayed gently, casting dappled shadows through the shop

The soft amber light fell upon Ferris’s face, adding a tender glow to his already handsome features.

Ferris straightened his expression and got down to business. “That matter you asked me to look into last time–ve got some leads”

Athena grew visibly excited. “Where are they?”

Ferris’s expression turned hesitant as he debated whether to tell Athena the truth,

“Out with it.” Seeing his face, Athena felt a wave of dread wash over her

“if Thalia and Macy were really doing well, Ferris wouldn’t look like this, she thought.

Aber much hesitation, Ferris finally spoke up, “After you left, Thalia and Macy were sold of

Athena’s breath caught in her throat, her hands clenched involuntarily nails digging deep into her palms.

“At Southalley,” Ferris murmured softly.

Southalley was the most squalid brothel district, teeming with all sorts of lowlifes. Even a beggar could buy a woman’s company there for just ten coins.

Athena felt all her strength drain away. Helpless, she stared at the table and choked out. “Then what?”

For any woman sent to a place like that, it was a living hell. The brothel madams had endless cruel Countless young girls either perished or lost their minds in that place.

Ways to break them and force them to serve men.

“Thalia died on her very first day there. She threw herself against a wall. Now, only Macy remains” Ferris couldn’t bring himself to bell Athena the details.

Even in death, Thalia had suffered unspeakable violations. As for Macy, beffate was even more tragic. The tor most could imagine

the endured was beyond anything

Athena’s eyes reddened instantly, blazing with grief and fury like ignited flames. She jerked her head up to stare at Ferris, her voice trembling as she fought to keep it steady. “Take me to see Macy now

Those once–lively eyes were now rimmed with fret, yet beneath that icy surface raged a hatred fierce enough to consume anyone in its path

Ferris’s eyes were filled with compassion and reluctance. After a long moment, he nodded gently and uttered, “Alright”

He reached out to Athena. “take you thang,

Athena placed her hand in his, and only then did Ferris notice that her fingers were ice–cold, utterly devoid of warmth.

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Chapter 133

They arrived by carriage in front of a secluded manor,

On the way, Ferris had explained things to Athens. Macy’s trauma was so severe that she hardly recognizes anyone now. She oben lashed out of screamed uncontrollably.

Athena nodded woodenly, “I understand”

Athena had mentally prepared hersell, but just as she reached the door, Forris stopped her. He said, “Athony, some hardships have already happened. You should try to let them go.”

Athena looked at him, utterly confused. “Ferris, what exactly are you trying to say?

The light in Ferris’s eyes dimmed. Frowning, he told her the harsh truth. “Macy has been tortured beyond recognition. I’m afraid you won’t be able to

bear it

Hearing this, Athena gritted her teeth and forced out, “I can handle it.”

I have survived the camps. I have made it through living hell. Fear? None, she wondered.

Bound with ropes on the bed lies a figure–her hair wild and tangled as she cowers in the corner, most of her body hidden behind sheer drapes. Only the faintest outline suppested it was a woman.

She didn’t dare get any closer, instead stopping about six feet away and softly calling. “Macy, it’s me, Athena.”

The woman on the bed didn’t respond, but at least she’d stopped screaming. There was a pause, almost like recognition dawning

The woman on the bed slowly turned her head. But the moment she saw Athena, she clutched her head and let out a shrill, terrified scream.

Athena wasn’t frightened by Mary’s deranged state. But when she taught sight of Macy’s mouth, Athena recoiled in horror, taking two steps back, Macy’s tongue had been cut out..

Macy opened her mouth, straining to produce garbled syllables. “L–Lady Athena

When Macy was first rescued, she wouldn’t let anyone near her. She also showed severe sell harming tendencies.

At one point, Macy even managed to run away. Aher she was found and brought back, to prevent her from escaping again, they had no choice but to restrain her to the bed with ropes for her safety

The ropes were padded with cloth, and she was given enough space to move around

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