Chapter 575
Athena cried her heart out, clutching Margaret’s hand tightly and infusing to let g
Gwen stepped forward to confort her, “Lady Margaret lived with guilt for half her life. This was her own choice. Now, she’s finally found paira. Lady Athena, you should be happy for he
Athena collapsed by Margaret’s bedside, overcome with guet. She could only sob, utterly speechlets,
Athena didn’t want Margaret to leave her.
Gwen’s heart ached as she watched Athena weep uncontrollably, a pained expression crossing her face.
With her voice trembling and choked with sobs, Gwen handed Athena a letter. “Lady Athena, Lady Margant entrusted me with this to you. It contains the answers you seek. Once you’ve read it, you’ll understand why she chose to end her life.”
Athena continued to sob uncontrollably. Seeing her distress, Gwen pressed the letter into her hand before quietly leaving the room
Athena slowly lifted her head and saw the familiar handwriting on the envelope. To my dearest Athena For Your Eyes Only
To her shock, the letter was dated six months ago.
The handwriting was unmistakably Margaret’s. She had prepared for death and meticulously arranged everything, it seemed Margaret had been planning this for a very long time.
Athena opened the letter and began to read.
[It was only after your father met Eloise that he truly gained control of the entire duke’s estate. As for your three brothers, I can say with certainty that only Matthew and Joseph are Eloise’s biological sons. Long before Henry married your mother, he and Eloise had already begun their affair. I believe he coveted General Perkins’s family assets. He only mamied your birth mother to secure the heir’s position.
(As for Nicolas’s true identity, I could never uncover it. Your father surely knows the truth, but he’s hidden it masterfully, with Eloise covering for him Eloise must be under his thumb. Otherwise, she would never have acknowledged a child of unknown origin as her eldest son. That’s also why she’s always favored Matthew, Joseph, and Willow all these years. I know too many secrets of this family. Even with your protection, it’s only a matter of time before they come for me.
My dearest Athena, I can’t let you be dragged into this because of me. My final wish is for you to marry Prince Kander. Only he has the power to protect you. These are treacherous waters that are far beyond your depth, Please understand, I’m not telling you this to make you do anything. Deep down, I just hope you can stay far away from all this turmoil, even leave Pidence City behind, and claim the life you truly deserve

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