The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 416

Athena slept peacefully, utterly unaware of the turmoil outside. However, the very next day, some troubling matters came knocking at her door.

“Lady Athena, what nonsense is this from the duke’s estate?” Trina slammed the wedding invitation onto the table, her delicate face pale with fury. “You’ve already severed all ties with them, yet they still dare to send you this!”

The Monson family is like a persistent fly–they can’t do any real harm, but damn are they annoying!” Trina thought.

Athena picked up the invitation and scanned it, immediately recognizing the Monson family’s intentions. Even though Athena had cut ties with the Monson family, Margaret had not.

Although Willow was just an adopted daughter, everyone in Pidence City knew how much the Monson family cherished her. Had Margaret missed Willow’s wedding, it would undoubtedly have stirred gossip among the townsfolk.

Furthermore, the invitation was extended in the name of the Duke of Suffield’s son. Reading between the lines, it seemed to urge Margaret to return to the Monson family and attend Willow’s wedding.

Marquita’s eyes blazed red with fury. “I’ve never seen a family like this!” she exclaimed. “Lady Margaret was so upset at the estate that she fell ill, and now, just a few days after finding some peace, they’re already back to their old tricks!”

Marquita grumbled aloud, but deep down, she felt a sense of relief. ‘At least Lady Athena escaped the duke’s estate when she did,’ she thought. Who knows what kind of misery she would be enduring right now if she were still there?‘

Athena was conflicted. She didn’t want Margaret to return, even though the Monsons were putting on a façade for outsiders. Regardless of whether it was just for appearances, she still wished for Margaret to stay away. However, if Margaret didn’t return, Athena worried that the resulting gossip could damage her reputation.

Just as Athena felt conflicted, Gwen assisted Margaret into the room. “Athena,” Margaret called softly. A tender, loving call brought Athena out of her thoughts.

Athena quickly rose to her feet and hurried over to Margaret. She asked in concern, “Grandma, why are you up?”

As she stood up, Athena quickly tucked the invitation into her sleeve. However, Margaret was as sharp–eyed as ever- Athena’s slightest movement did not escape her notice. “Go on, take it out, dear. I saw everything.”

If Margaret didn’t show up, she’d likely be seen as unfeeling. Athena thought for a moment, then turned to her. “Grandma, if you’d prefer not to go, I have an idea.”

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