Chapter 167
Wilen gave Nona a grateful smile, puffed the hairpin from her bun, and pressed it into Nona’s hand.
“Nona, I don’t know what I’d do without you by my side. Truly, I wouldn’t know how to go on,” Willow said softly.
The exquisitely crafted hairpin was gilded and d’adnened with prails, making it exceptionally precious.
Nona’s eyes gleamed with gred “Mac Manson, this this is too much,” she protested.
But even as she spoke, be fingers clung to the hairpin in a death grip, clearly unwilling to alet go.
Wihow trek in Nema’s grey expression, aficker of contempt flashing in her eyes
Willow said to Nona, “I’ve never treated you as a servant, but as my own ‘sister I can trust you, can’t, Nona?
hon was deeply moved by Willow’s sincere words and nodded emphatically. “I am utterly loyal to you, Miss Monson, and would never wa
I never waver,” she
But in her heart, she thought, “As long as Miss Monson can marry into the Osborne family, my days will be much easier.
And if i could become Lord Osborne’s concubine one day, I could even help Willow in return”
was certain she would become a concubine, but Willow didn’t necessarily think so.
On the surface, Willow and Nona appeared to be the picture of a devoted employer and her maid, but beneath it all, each was hiding her own agenda.
Athena returned to her courtyard and instructed Trina to pack their belongings
Webe leaving for the hot springs villa in a few days, she thought
Doce merything was packed, they could set off at once
i frequently worn clothes and placed them neatly into
to the tru
trunk.
Athena, only to see her seated by the window, pen in hand, quietly penning a letter
Every few days, Ferns would send a letter to Athena
with a small gift, sometimes a beautifully shaped leaf, other times a smooth pebble from the river.
e of little monetary value, they always touched Athena’s heart.
psake box, wach
a chop thai fet Athena track Ferris’s current whereabouts
uroust have tracked hovala by now
alth.” Athena thought.
- than than took out the dried fruit she had prepared in advance for fun and carefully packed it
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Chapter 167
When he saw Athena come out carrying something, he grinned and asked, “Miss Monson, what have you prepared for Mr. Mcgee today?”
“Just a little something to eat. Go on, take it to him quickly,” Mhena replied, her smile dazzling and bright.
Trina couldn’t help but sigh as she watched Athena’s radiant smile. “Miss Monson, it’s been ages since you smiled like this.”
The night grew increasingly chilly, so Marquita hurriedly instructed the maids to bring in two more charcoal braziers.
“Miss Monson should live just like this, free and happy, doing whatever brings her joy. Now that she’s away from all those toxic people and messy situations, I can see her getting Evelier every day,” Marquita murmured to herself.
Having known Athena since she was a child, Marquita felt trully happy to see her gradually letting go of her emotional burdens.
Margaret was also keeping a close eye on Athena
Every few days, Marquita would send her updates.
Just then, snowflakes began to drift down from the sky.
At first, there were only a few scattered flakes, but soon they grew larger and more numerous.
Marquita quickly called out to Athens, “Miss Monson, come inside quickly, it’s getting cold!”
“Coming” Athena replied cheerfully.
She stepped into the house, briskly rubbing her chilled hands together.
Trina hurriedly pressed the hand warmer into Athena’s hands. “Miss Monson, warm up quickly!”
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Athena sat down with a hand warmer in her arms and instructed Trina, “This trip will take a good few weeks at least. Make sure you’ve packed everything we might need.”
“Don’t worry, Miss Monson, I’ve already packed everything Trma replied with a smile.
Athena nodded, gazing at the heavy snowfall outside. She said to Trina, “Tell them to add two more charcoal braziers for the night watch tonight.”
“Already taken care of, Miss Monson, Trins replied as she made the bed, “Only you are so kind hearted. Other families give their servants just one brazier a night, but you provide three. Everyone in the courtyard appreciates your generosity.”
Athena chuckled, “Life’s hard enough as it is. If we start skimping on their benefits too, how’s anyone supposed to get by?”
Only she knew how sh
she endured those winters in the barracks.
She’d curl up in a pile of firewood with no warm clothes and no fire
Yet even then, she often woke up shivering from the cold.
from hell.
Those days were no different from bell.
Having endured the same hardships herself, Athena truly understood their suffering
ne time later, a hushed voice canie from outside.
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Fearing Athena might show mercy because of their past ties, the shadow guard came for her orders.
‘If follow this trail, maybe I can reel in the real mastermind.”
The footsteps hushed as they reached the gate, and a long blade slid silently through the crack in the door.
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