The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 61

Chapter 61

Athena’s piercing gaze struck Nicolas like a dagger to the chest,

He vividly recalled forcing Athena to kneel in the rain as punishment that night.

But this time was different. He cw it with his ownEYEL

Nicolas was certain that was Athens who pushed Willow into the ther

But under Athena’s dagger sharp gaze, Nicolas couldn’t help but doubt himself ‘Coold what I saw really be wrong?” he wondered

Athena insisted that Willow had tallen into the tiver by herself.

Nicolas thought. “Isn’t that utterly ridiculous?

“Who in their right mind would deliberately throw themselves into a river and gamble with their life?

“Besides, Willow is so sweet and kind–hearted, she could never do such a vicious thing.”

Nicolas composed himself and turned to Athena. “Stop making excoses, is it really that hard to just admit you were wrong?”

“What exactly did I do wrong?” Athena’s eyes grew even colder as she faced these so–called relatives, her heart filling with growing disillusionment

Just as the argument was at its height, a deep voice cut in, it was Michael. “Stop arguing. This has nothing to do with Athena.”

As soon as the words were spoken, all eyes in the room snapped toward Michael

Athena stared at Michael with an unreadable expression. What’s gotten into him? He’s actually taking my side!” she thought.

The sarcasmin Athena’s eyes irked Michael, but he kept his temper in check. “Willow lost her footing and fell into the river herself. If you don’t believe me, Lady Eloise, you can ask Willow yourself.”

“Willow’s awake?” Eloise claimed in surprise.

we a curt nod. “She’s awake.”

Michael gave a

An apologetic smile flickered across Lady Eloise’s face as she cast an awkward glance at Athena.

Athena’s face remained story, her expression showing not the slightest flicker of emotion

At that moment, Eloise realized she had indeed wronged Athena today.

To break the awkward silence, Eloise stepped in as the peacemaker. “We’re all family. No need to fuss over such things”

and Willow since you were little. No matter who was As if putting on a show for Athena, Eloise smiled gently and said, “Nicolas has always doted on you a wronged, he’d always stand up for you. Today, he just made a mistake in the heat of the moment because Willow nearly lost her life. Athena, il you’re upset, take it out on me instead of blaming your brother.”

She tried to appeal to Athena’s emotions.

When they were kids, Nicolas was indeed fiercely protective of Athena, he wouldn’t tolerate anyone upsetting her

But whenever Willow was involved, his heart always sided with her.

Athena had long seen through their hypocrisy, so when Eloise tried to make amends, her expression remained stone cold.

With a cold sneer, Athena retorted, “Lord Nicolas, if you can’t even handle your own family’s affairs, how can you possibly be trusted as Deputy Minister

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of Justice? One day, you’ll probably get betrayed and not even realize it.”

Whena’s offhand remark made Nicolas’s face darken instantly.

He suddenly shot in his feet, his face contorted with rage as hejabbed a finger at Athena’s face. Through gritted teeth, he anonciated each word “Kay. that again!

His expression suggested he’d tear Athena limb from limb if she dared say another word.

Nicolas’s sudden outburst of rage startled Eloise.

Eloise hurried to calm Nicolas down, then turned to Athena with pleading eyes. “Whena, please. Don’t provoke your brother any further

Judging by her expression, Eloise seemed to have something she couldn’t quite being herself to say

But Athena was never one to back down. She took a bold step forward, meeting Nicolas’s murderous glare head–on. “You’re the one at fault here, not me,” she said coldly, “Why should I swallow my pride? Besides, you wouldn’t dare lay a finger on me.”

Nicolas’s face darkened with rage. Through gritted teeth, he hissed, “Don’t think that just because you have the Mcgee family’s backing now, I can’t touch you.”

Athena let out a cold, mirthless laugh. “Oh really?”

With a heavy heart, Henry thought, “When did my dear Athena become so cold and estranged from her own family?

*What sister would truly defy her own brother?”

Seeing the argument had subsided, Eloise felt exhausted. She murmured softly, “I’ll go check on Willow.”

Henry sighed meaningfully. “Michael, my deepest gratitude for saving Willow today. Without your intervention, she might not have survived. You two grew up together as childhood sweethearts. Should Willow marry into the Osborne family, I would finally be at ease”

After a moment’s consideration, he said to Henry, “Your Grace, rest assured, the Osborne family will do right by Willow.”

As finally broke across Nicolas’s face as he let out a long sigh of reliet

Nicolas had been worried sick that Michat might still be involved with Athena. That was why he’d been dragging his feet about the marriage proposal

with Willow

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