The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 143

Chapter 143

When lunchtime came, Margaret insisted Athena stay to eat with her.

Margaret had prepared Athena’s favorite dishes.

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Athena ate with relish. Seeing how much she enjoyed her meal, Margaret found herself eating more than usual.

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Gwen teased with a warm smile, “Miss Monson, you should come keep Mrs. meals more often. She’s had such a better appetite today with you here!”

“Alright, Grandma. I’ll come eat with you whenever I’m free, as long as you don’t mind my big appetite!” Athena said with a grin.

Margaret laughed heartily and said, “Even if you came every single day, I’d still be more than happy to feed you.”

After chatting with Margaret for a while longer, Athena finally took her leave.

After leaving, Athena had just reached the front garden when she spotted Fiona sitting alone in the gazebo, lost in thought.

Athena never really felt anything in particular toward Fiona.

Fiona was nearly invisible in the household, as if she barely existed.

The only thing Athena really remembered about Fiona was how quiet and reserved she was. She hardly ever spoke and was rarely seen around the house.

But today, Fiona unexpectedly stepped up to her, forcing a stiff, ingratiating smile onto her face. “Miss Monson,” she greeted awkwardly.

Her expression was uneasy, and when she looked at Athena, a flicker of fear flashed her eyes.

She looked as if standing there in front of Athena took every ounce of her courage.

Athena remained composed, a faint smile touching her lips as she greeted, “Mrs. Monson.”

Fiona didn’t care about Athena’s form of address. She extended a small box toward Athena with a smile. “This is just a token of my regard.

I do hope you will accept it.”

When the box was opened, a stunning pair of exquisitely crafted hairpins was revealed inside.

The kingfisher feather hairpins gleamed with vibrant hues, their meticulously arranged fear fortune at first glance.

Athena looked at her, puzzled. “Mrs. Monson, why are you giving me something so valuable?”

revealing exquisite craftsmanship, clearly worth a

There was no real conflict between her and Fiona, if anything, their only connection was the superficial in–law relationship.

But why would Fiona give me such an extravagant gift?‘ Athena wondered.

Athena pushed the box back, unwilling to accept an unearned gift. “I can’t take this,” she said firmly.

Fiona’s eyes reddened slightly in distress as she shook her head. “I mean no offense, Miss Monson,” she sai you really must accept this.”

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“Please don’t misunderstand,

Flustered and barely coherent, Fiona was so afraid Athena would refuse that she thrust the box into her hands.

Then, forcing an apologetic smile at Athena, she hastily retreated with her maid.

Athena watched Fiona’s flustered departure, confusion flickering across her face. After thinking it over, it suddenly clicked.

Athena thought, ‘Fiona must have overheard Nicolas that day. She’s afraid he’ll have her son adopted by me. Tha

Fiona feared that one day her son might end up under Athena’s care, and that Athena would treat him poorly.

Athena gave a wry smile, her eyes turning icy cold.

‘Does Nicolas really think everyone should just dance to his tune?‘ Athena thought to herself, full of disdain.

why she’s trying to curry favor!

The box in Athena’s hands felt like an unwanted burden. She called Trina over. “Take this back to her,” Athena instructed, “Tell her. What’s hers will always be hers, no one can take it, and I wouldn’t accept it even if she offered.”

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Chapter 143

Trina nodded and left with the box.

The garden was bursting with vibrant blooms, yet Athena had no mind to appreciate the view.

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