The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 87

Chapter 87

Chapter 87

The horse’s hooves clattered urgently against the cobblestones.

Athena’s heart skipped a beat as she tightened her grip on the whip.

‘If Michael tries anything funny, I won’t hold back,‘ Athena thought.

But after catching up, Michael simply shadowed the carriage like a specter, moving at an unnervingly steady pace and making no further move.

With this ominous presence shadowing her, Athena felt like needles were pricking her back.

Her nerves remained taut until they reached the gates of the Monson family, where Michael finally strode inside.

All the while, he didn’t even glance at Athena, treating her as if she were just an insignificant stranger.

But Athena could tell that Michael was furious.

The calmer he appeared, the angrier he truly was.

She thought, ‘He’s always been high and mighty, when has he ever tasted such humiliation?

‘Today’s events must have completely enraged Michael!

“Miss Monson,” Trina urged anxiously, steadying her arm. “Perhaps we should seek Mrs. Monson.”

Henry and Eloise would never stand up for her. If Michael were to denounce her to them, given their temperament, they would certainly summon Athena for reprimand.

But Margaret was different, she had always shielded Athena at every turn.

She would never let Henry punish Athena.

Athena merely chuckled, unafraid. “There’s nothing to fear,” she assured, “Let’s go.”

Michael wasn’t the type to tattle, nor would he ever stoop to such tactics.

If anyone dared to cross him, Michael would settle the score himself.

Athena walked with Trina into the estate. As they reached a pond, they spotted Willow, beaming with joy as she headed toward the front courtyard, trailed by her maid.

After a few days of recuperation, Willow’s injuries seemed to have improved significantly.

She could move freely now.

But whenever she saw Athena, she froze like a deer in headlights.

As Athena approached, Willow dipped into a respectful curtsy. “Hello, Athena,” she said softly.

“Move aside,” Athena said, her face expressionless.

Willow’s eyes instantly welled up, her big eyes shimmering with tears. She looked at Athena and asked in a trembling voice, “Are you still mad at me?”

“Move aside, or I’ll smack you again,” Athena snapped. For some reason, every time she saw Willow’s pitiful puppy–dog face, it just made her blood boil.

‘No one’s even bullying her, yet she puts on that pitiful act every single day. Every time I see her, my hand just itches to slap that pathetic look right off her face,‘ Athena thought in irritation.

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Chapter 87

Perhaps intimidated by the icy glare in Athena’s eyes, Willow’s face instantly drained of color.

In an instant, Willow’s face turned deathly pale, her glossy eyes brimming with self pitying tears.

She bit her lower lip lightly, staggerin

back a few unsteady steps to clear the path. “After you, Athena,” she said meekly.

Just as Athena was about to leave, the steward called out from behind, “Miss Monson, Mr. Monson arid Mrs. Monson request your presence.

Hearing this, Willow’s once–dull eyes suddenly lit up. With a demure smile, she replied, “Understood.”

Willow thought excitedly, ‘In just a few day

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marrying into the Osborne family.

‘Michael must be here to discuss the wedding arrangements with me.

‘Though as a young lady I shouldn’t need to bother with these trivial matters, the fact that Michael discusses everything with me clearly shows how

Athena looked bewildered. “What do they want with me?”

The steward shook his head. “I don’t know either,” he said, “but from what Lord Osborne indicated, he has a significant announcement to make.”

Nona Melton, her maid, protested indignantly, “Miss, why must you endure this? You’re the one marrying Lord Osborne. How could they keep you from going? I think you should go and see what’s happening. Even if Mrs. Monson finds out, she won’t say anything. She dotes on you, after all.”

“Perhaps she simply forgot, Miss. Don’t worry, I’m right here with you,” Nona fumed. She just couldn’t stand Athena’s haughty attitude.

She thought, ‘Miss Willow went out of her way to greet Miss Athena so politely, but Miss Athena just treats her like an enemy.

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