The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 406

Chapter 406

His hand withdrew in an instant, as light and fleeting as a dragonfly skimming the surface of the water.

Athena stood frozen for a heartbeat. Snapping back to her senses, she hurried after Xander. “Prince Xander, let me walk you out,” she called, a little flustered.

Xander didn’t say a word, but he deliberately slowed his steps, clearly waiting for Athena to catch up.

They walked out side by side until they reached the courtyard gate, where a carriage from the Xander Manor was already waiting.

Xander paused and looked at Athena. “Your estate isn’t exactly secure with so few people around. I’ve arranged for some of my men to guard the place. Don’t take it the wrong way. They won’t interfere with your freedom, and I have no intention of keeping you under surveillance.”

“Though we’re in the imperial capital under the Emperor’s watch, sinister forces lurk everywhere,” Xander warned. “I can’t always be by your side for protection, so you must stay vigilant. If anything happens, send word to the Xander Manor immediately.”

Xander seemed to possess boundless patience. He had already considered every detail for Athena, yet he still meticulously went over everything with her, never tiring of his gentle reminders.

It was as if, the moment Athena left his sight, she’d instantly fall into danger.

Even after boarding the carriage, Xander didn’t forget to remind Athena, “If anyone from the duke’s estate comes to bother you again, simply turn them away at the gate. Should anyone dare force their way in, my guards will deal with them.”

Xander spoke, and Athena listened in silence.

Though she remained silent, a quiet radiance of dawning hope began to glow in her eyes.

Xander watched Athena standing there, so soft and rosy–cheeked like a little marshmallow, and his heart melted.

With a gentle tap on the carriage, Xander signaled the driver to set off. He was afraid that if he did not leave now, he might never be able to tear himself away.

Athena watched as his carriage disappeared from sight before finally turning back inside.

Trina and Marquita exchanged knowing glances. Trina’s cheeks flushed pink with excitement. “Prince Xander,” she gushed, “he’s so gentle!”

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Marquita said, “Lady Athena, you and Prince Xander are truly a perfect match. In all my years, I have never seen a man so thoughtful and considerate.”

Marquita thought to herself, “If Lady Athena could marry Prince Xander, she would surely find true happiness.”

With that, Marquita marched off without even waiting for Athena’s consent.

Trina cheered as she followed behind Marquita, “I’ll help!”

Athena was stunned.

“These two are getting bolder by the day,‘ Athena thought wryly. ‘Making plans without even waiting for my answer.

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