Chapter 162
Faced with Athena’s question, a crack appeared in Xander’s perpetually ity expression
“My intentions couldn’t be more obvious, does she really not see it, or is she just pretending not to? Xander wondered
Nelson had already tactfully withdrawn from the room.
Inside, only Athena and Xander remained.
The lingering aroma of coffee and a faint, cool fragrance drifted through the air, and the mood was just right.
Kander nervously clenched his fist, trying to steady himself.
He thought, “it’s now or never. I have to tell Athena how I feel.
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Just as Xander was about to speak, Athena absentmindedly adjusted her sleeve, revealing the emerald pendant at her waist, the distinctive emblem that belonged solely to Ferris.
The emerald was of the finest quality, translucent and lustrous.
Its design bore the distinctive emblem of the Mcgee family.
Xander’s words caught in his throat
This emerald pendant was exclusively given to those who would marry into the Megee family.
He couldn’t believe that Ferris actually gave such an important emblem to Athena.
The light in Kander’s eyes slowly died out, his expression freezing solid.
Athena noticed his distraction and softly called, “Prince Xander? What were you about to say?”
“Does Ferris treat you well?” Xander asked.
Athena was momentarily confused by Xander’s strange look.
Still, she nodded truthfully and said, “He treats me really well.”
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“He treats me so well it almost makes me ashamed, I feel like my love can’t fully reciprocate his devotion, I must go the extra mile for Ferris, Athena thought to herself
der’s expression darkened. “So you’re truly this desperate to marry him?”
“Guce he returns, we’ll get married. We’ve promised each other,” Athena said brightly.
Her dark eyes shone with determination. She was resolved to marry Ferris
“All I nearly want is a bone Athena thought to
Kander fell silent for a a moment, then let out a bitter chuckle. “Then I wish y
you – true happiness,” he said, the words Lasting like ash in his mouth.
ender’s face remained expressionless, but Athena caught a feeling sadness in his eyes, gone almost as soon as it appeared.
uldn’t help but feel surprised. Someone as noble and untouchable as him.
thas his own troubles? she thought.
She could heal ther budy, but not
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Chapter 162
“Thank you, Prince Kander,” Athena said with polite gratitude.
Seeing Xander’s gloomy expression, Athena spoke with a physician’s concern. “Your Highness, though your illness has healed, pent–up emotions can cause internal imbalance and lead to various ailments. Please try to ease your mind,”
xander let out a quiet sigh, his paze on Athena growing complicated
He thought. If only she knew, she’s the very source of my torment.”
Ifthis conversation went on any lenger, Kander feared he might lose control and keep Athena by his side against her will.
Xander gave a slight nod, his voice cool and detached. “Noted”
Athena raised an eyebrow in surprise. “He’s actually being compliant?‘ she thought, amused by his uncharacteristic acquiescence.
As the sun
dipped toward the horizon, Athena took her leave,
As Athena was leaving, Xander reminded her, “Practice your skills diligently when you return, no slacking off.”
Athena had been dragged into a full day of hard labor, she wouldn’t dare forget now.
Xander took out a command token and tossed it to Nelson. “Dispatch a squad of shadow guards to follow Ferris,” he ordered.
But Xander was no ordinary man.
Just as Nelson was about to leave, Xander added coolly. “Send some men to the southern district as well.”
A mere beckoning would pull her right back into its depths.
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