The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 348

Chapter 348

In the rear garden of the Duchess Manor, the flowers was in full bloom. Pale purple flower clusters hung like waterfalls, swaying gently in the breeze.

Athena sat beside the stone table, absentmindedly twirling the flower petals on the table with her round fan.

Across from her, her grandfather, Kurtis, sat upright,

Steam curlin

up from the cup in his hand.

He said, “Athena, I like to hear your thoughts.”

Kurtis’s voice was low and carried a hint of concern. “Everyone want to know is what you truly feel inside.”

Athena lifted her head and met his eyes, which

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you’re about to marry the most powerful man in Pidence City, but what I really

worry.

rose in her

Everyone only talked about happy.

her becoming the

consort

the powerful

Xander. No one had ever asked if she was willing or if she was

“Grandpa, Athena said softly, a gentle smile spreading in her eyes. “Prince Xander treats me very, very well. I also believe he will treat me with sincerity and never let me suffer.”

Kurtis listened quietly, his gaze locked on her eyes.

He saw that when she mentioned Xander, her eyes sparkled with happiness. I was a joy that came from deep within.

“I know people say Prince Xander is ruthless and wields great power in court,” Athena continued, her voice full of conviction, “But in front of me, he is always gentle, caring, and meticulous. He makes me feel that no matter happens, he’ll always be there to shelter me.”

Her expression grew more resolute as she went on, “Grandpa, I believe that for the rest of my life, he will always treat me this way. When I’m with him, I feel secure and truly happy.”

Kurtis carefully observed her every expression and every look in her eyes.

He saw no hesitati

or uncertainty.

If she didn’t trust Xander with her whole heart, she wouldn’t be so resolute.

As a veteran of countless battles, Kurtis had met all kinds of people and knew well that one’s eyes could never lie.

The weight in his heart finally lifted.

He let out a light sigh, a smile of relief appearing on his face. “Good. As long as you’re happy, I can rest easy. Although Xander is sharp and ruthless in court, his heart is true when it comes to you. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have arranged for us to be safely escorted back to Pidence City.”

That gesture alone already/showed Xander’s regard for Athena.

“Grandpa, you

Kurtis chuckled

འྀ ཅ ཟ ྃ རྗ ཏྲྰཾ ཏྲྰཾ

Cally don’t

ligh

I have to worry.” Athena’s face held a bashful charm, and she asked tentatively, “So… about the letter of betrothal…?”

“Tomorrow, I will gladly welcome Prince Xander to formally propose marriage.”

A rosy blush crept Athena’s cheeks, and she lowered her head shyly.

But inside, her heart overflowed with sweetness.

Later that

ning, 2

The handwriting

He had waited so lon

Lying in bed, Athen

ander sent a note to Athena. It wrote,

“I’ll come to your residence tomorrow to propose marriage. Wait for me.”

and powerful. Even without seeing him, Athena could sense the joy he must have felt while writing it.

and finally, the day had come.

was so excited she couldn’t fall asleep.

She could hardly believe that happiness was finally reaching out to her.

At the same time, in Xander Manor, Xander was just as excited and wide awake.

The gifts had filled the entire warehouse, ready to be delivered at first light.

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Chapter 348

What surprised Xander, however, was that Alexandra had not objected at all.

Overwhelmed with joy, he only began to regain his clarity when someone knocked on the door. “My lord.”

It was Ansel’s voice. Xander immediately sat up, his eyes turning sharp. “What is it?”

Ansel never came unless it was something urgent.

Daily household affairs were managed by Nelson. Only matters of court politics warranted Ansel’s presence.

As he spoke, Xander was already dressed. When he opened the door, he saw that Ansel’s face was tense. Ansel said, “My lord, there’s been an incident with the Porter family.”

Kendra?

Xander’s brows furrowed deeply. “What happened?”

“Miss Porter… tried to take her own life.” Ansel’s tone was fast and urgent. “Lord Isaac has already rushed into the palace. The King may summon you soon.”

Xander clenched his fists so tightly that his nails nearly broke his skin. It felt as if his throat was stuffed with wet cotton. It took him a while to speak again. “When did it happen?”

“Just after midnight, the servants found her in her boudoir, blood from her wrist soaking the bed.” Ansel’s voice trembled as he spoke. “The Porter family immediately called for imperial doctors. She hasn’t woken up yet. Lord Isaac was so distraught that he went to the palace in his bloodstained robe.”

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