The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 159

Chapter 159

The once deserted courtyard had recently come alive with warmth and activity

The surroundings were pitch–dark, yet the small courtyard was ablaze with light

The pant paper–moon decoration was especially eye–catching.

Now and then, Athena’s and Trina’s Laughter would ring out, adding to the lively atmosphere in the courtyard.

Athena was sitting on the swing while Trina was pushing it vigorously from behind.

with each strong push from Trina, Athena would gasp in delight.

Such unrestrained, joyful laughter was something she had never known before.

Michael lingered at the courtyard entrance for a good while

He had thought he could face Athena with perfect composure.

But when he reached the doorstep of her residence, he hesitated.

Michael hadn’t seen such a radiant smile from Athens in ages.

Tmafraid barging in might rub Athena the x wrong way he thought, hesitating at the door.

Michael had stood there for two full hours, not daring to make a sound.

The moonlight broke through the clouds, bathing the ground in silvery radiance.

In an instant, darkness gave way to brilliant light.

Trina had sharp eyes. She immediately spotted a figure through the crack in the door.

Ferris intended to post guards around the courtyard, but Athena protested that it would make her feel imprisoned.

So she made him withdraw the guards.

Aside from a few servants and laborers, the courtyard was empty.

As Athena’s personal maid, Trina naturally took it upon herself to guard her

Without batting an eye, Trina grabbed the stick by the door and flung the door open with force.

ina tassed the stick and swung it wildly at the intruder’s head, yelling, “You shameless creep! Take a good look at yourself! How dare you lust after my ladybeat you to death.

She was no weakling, yet the stick froze mid–air despite her powerful swing

in the light, Trina finally got a clear look at the face of the so called “creep”

Trina swallowed the curse she was about to spit out, her lace a picture of shock. “Lord Osborne?”

Michael’s face darkened with displeasure, his usual composure giving way to visible unease.

As a marquis, he was used to being treated with respect and deference

but being cursed at so viciously by a more maid, he found himself utterly humiliated.

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Chapter 159

To make matters worse, Athena had witnessed his entire humiliating situation.

For the first time, Athena didn’t glare at him with icy disdain. Instead, a mischievous smirk played at the corners of her lips as she clearly enjoyed his

embarrassment.

Athena smirked and said mockingly, “Who knew Lord Osborne had such peculiar tastes?

Athena dramatically glanced around, then sneered, “Who would’ve thought you would stoop so low as to sneak into a woman’s house at night, even climbing over the wall? What kind of lowlife does that?”

Of course, Michael hadn’t actually climbed the wall. Athena only said that to deliberately provoke him.

face turned livid with suppressed anger, but when he caught sight of Athena’s smile, he thought to himself, if it makes her happy, it’s really not such

a big

‘Better to be scolded by Athena than ignored by her‘

Any Engering annoyance in Michael’s heart melted away with Athena’s smile.

Michael curved his lips and said, “If it helps ease your temper, what does it matter if you scold me?”

“You’re Insane! Absolutely batshit crazy!” Athena’s good mood vanished in an instant.

Trina got the hint and immediately pushed the dear to shut it with both hands.

Michael swiftly extended his arm, blocking Trina.

He was so eager that be practically thrust half his body through the doorway, determined to get inside.

Flustered and angry, Trina snapped, “Lord Osborne, what do you think you’re doing?!”

Normally, Trina wouldn’t dare speak to Michael in such a manner.

Now that Athens held the title of the Viscountess and had Ferris’s backing Trina naturally grow much bolder.

Michael shot Trina a cold, murderous glare. The deadly look in his eyes made her instinctively shrink back several steps in fear

But Trina clenched her teeth against the fear, refusing to back downl

Athena pulled Trina behind her and glared coldly at Michael “Get out”

The murderous glint in Michael’s eyes faded as his gaze turned to Athena, now as gentle as a spring breeze.

“Athena,” Michael said softly, “I came today to make up with you.”

Athena scoffed, “Make up? You really are out of your mind.”

“I know I messed up before, but I promise I’ll treat you right from now on,” Michael blurted out in a rush. Then, he quietly stepped back outside.

“I push too hard, I’ll only drive Athena further away, Michael thought

Michael flashed an ingratiating smile at Atheng as he offered her a box of chestnut cakes. “You’ve always loved chestnut cakes, haven’t you? make them for me, now let me make them for you”

Trina’s eyes widened in disbelief. She was so furious that she nearly reached out to knock the pastries out of Athena’s hands.

The next second, without so much as a glance, Athena raised her hand and flung the pastries away

“Trina, shut the door,” Athena said, making it clear she had no intention of dealing with him any further.

The only way to make Michael give up completely is for me to marry Ferris as soon as possible, Athens thought to hersell

Athena thought to herself, “I wonder how Ferris’s discussion with Gale went.

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