The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 135

Chapter 135

Three years ago, Thalia and Macy had just turned sixteen, far too young to be sent away from the estate under normal

circumstances.

That left only one possibility, they must have committed some offense and been banished from the estate.

‘But what on earth could Thalia and Macy have done to end up being sold like that?‘ Athena thought anxiously.

Athena’s icy gaze bore into Siena, her need for answers urgent and unmistakable.

Siena was too terrified to even meet Athena’s eyes, bowing her head even lower in fear.

No matter how persistently Athena pressed her, Siena remained silent.

She would rather return to Eloise’s quarters than reveal why Thalia and Macy were sold.

She clearly knew that revealing the truth about why Thalia and Macy were sold would mean certain death, and might even implicate her entire family.

Athena realized she wouldn’t get any more answers. With a dismissive wave of her hand, she ordered Marquita to take Siena back to Eloise’s quarters.

After that, Athena just sat in the chair, staring blankly, into space.

Thalia and Macy, had always been utterly devoted to her.

‘No matter what, I will find them,’ Athena vowed silently.

But in the Monson family, she had no allies to turn to. Even if she confronted Eloise now, she would never tell her the truth.

Athena propped her forehead on her hand, deep in thought for what felt like ages. Then, all at once, someone popped into her mind, someone who might be able to help.

‘Ferris wields real power. If he’s willing to help, finding Thalia and Macy would be child’s play,’ Athena thought.

Athena made up her mind without hesitation. Turning to Trina, she commanded, “Come with me, we’re leaving the estate.”

Trina glanced up at the sky, dusk was already settling in.

“Miss, leaving the estate at this hour might anger Henry. With all the chaos in the estate today, this really isn’t the time to go looking for trouble,” Trina warned.

Trina advised gently, “Miss, perhaps we should wait until tomorrow?”

Athena’s brow furrowed with urgency. Understanding Trina’s concern, she insisted, “Let’s slip out through the servants‘ gate.”

Seeing Athena was determined, Trina gave up trying to talk her out of it.

Grabbing a cloak, Trina followed closely behind Athena as they slipped out through the servants‘ gate.

Athena arrived at the Mcgee family by carriage, where Trina went ahead to announce their arrival at the gates.

An uneasy look crossed the gatekeeper’s face as he replied, “My deepest apologies, but Mr. Mcgee has taken ill these past few days and truly cannot receive visitors at present.”

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Chapter 135

“Not feeling well?” Athena froze in surprise. “Wasn’t he perfectly fine just the other day?”

‘How did he suddenly fall so ill?‘ Athena wondered in shock.

But the gatekeeper didn’t seem to be lying, his face was full of anxiety as he explained, “Ever since he came back that night, he hasn’t been well. These past few days, he hasn’t even been able to get out of bed.”

Athena thought, ‘No wonder Ferris’s been so quiet these past few days. Turns out he’s been sick.

After all, Athena and Ferris had grown up together since childhood.

Now that she knew he was sick, she couldn’t just pretend to not hear it.

“I insist on paying my respects to Mr. Mcgee,” Athena said to the gatekeeper.

“But…” The gatekeeper still hesitated. Trina slipped him a silver coin and said quietly, “Just go deliver the message. Whether he wants to see us or not, that’s their decision.”

Tempted by the silver, the gatekeeper risked reprimand to deliver the message.

At this moment, Gale sat by Ferris’s bedside with a weary expression, dabbing at her tears with a handkerchief. Ever since that night when he returned to the mansion, Ferris’s condition had taken a turn for the worse.

He had been bedridden ever since.

Gale had hoped Athena would visit, but Ferris adamantly refused.

When she brought it up too often, he flew into a rage, so Gale didn’t dare mention it again.

A handmaiden entered quietly from the outer room, leaned in, and whispered in Gale’s ear. Her eyes “What brings her here?”

The handmaiden shook her head, indicating she didn’t know either.

Whether Athena’s concern was genuine or just for show, the mere fact that she cared was enough.

Lately, Gale couldn’t help but notice that her son seemed quite taken with Athena.

Just hearing he’d get to go to the festival with her had him beaming with childlike delight.

Gale huffed softly. “Well, at least she still has some decency. Have her brought in.”

lit up in surprise.