The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 214

Chapter 214

Athena gnashed her teeth, her fists clenched so tightly her knuckles turned pale. Never before had Athena felt such murderous intent. The hatred was so intense that it threatened to consume her completely.

Only one thought remained in Athena’s mind, to avenge Macy.

I’ll make those who hurt Macy pay a thousand times over, Athena vowed inwardly.

Macy shook her head in terror, choking back sobs as she struggled to form words. “N–No-”

Macy was terrified, fearing Athena wouldn’t be able to stand against that person.

“Don’t be afraid, Macy,” Athena said firmly, gripping her shoulders, her eyes bloodshot with emotion. “I can protect myself now, and I swear I’ll avenge you. Tell me. Who did this?”

Though a figure flashed through Athena’s mind, she wanted to hear Macy admit it herself.

Seeing Athena’s determined gaze, Macy hesitated, words trembling on her lips but left unspoken. Macy wondered anxiously, ‘Can Miss Monson really protect herself?‘

Athena caught Macy’s anxious gaze and said reassuringly, “As Ferris’s future wife, no one would dare touch me.”

Ferris’s heart swelled with honeyed warmth as he heard Athena’s words.

Standing firmly behind Athena like her unwavering shield, Ferris gave Macy a decisive nod. “With me here,” he declared, “no one would dare harm her.”

Looking at the two of them, Macy laughed through her tears. “Thank heavens,’ she thought to herself, overwhelmed with relief. ‘At last, someone can protect Miss Monson.‘

Encouraged by Athena, Macy slowly and hesitantly nodded. But with her voice stolen, Macy could only tremble in frustration, beads of anxious perspiration dotting her forehead.

Athena handed Macy a pen and some paper, saying gently, “You’ve learned to write before. If there’s something you can’t write, just draw a circle, okay?”

Tears streamed down Macy’s cheeks as she reached for the pen Athena handed her. But her fingers trembled. She winced in pain, and the pen slipped from her grasp, clattering to the floor. Her hand had no strength left.

Seeing this, Athena understood and said gently to Macy, “There’s no rush. Just focus on getting better first.”

‘Now that we’ve found Macy, the truth can’t be far behind,‘ Athena wondered.

Macy’s tendons were severed, but Athena was confident she could heal her. Athena said gently, “I will heal you. Let’s wait together for the truth to come out. For now, stay here and focus on your recovery. I can’t take you back to the duke’s estate just yet.”

The duke’s estate was a devouring beast, and right now, Macy had no way to protect herself. Athena knew she couldn’t keep an eye on Macy every moment, no matter how much she wanted to.

After much deliberation, Athena decided to have Ferris look after Macy. However, she wondered, ‘Would Ferris be willing?‘

Athena looked at Ferris, who nodded gently and said, “Don’t worry, Atheny. I’ll make sure Macy is well taken care of.”

Tears shimmered in Athena’s eyes as she gave Ferris a grateful look. Ferris gently placed his hand on her shoulder, and the

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two shared a quiet, understanding smile.

Macy watched their tender exchange and managed a faint, relieved smile.

“Rest up for now, and don’t go running around again, understand?” Athena said gently. “I’ll come to see you every day.”

Macy gave a weak nod and obediently settled back onto the bed.

As soon as Athena and Ferris stepped out, maids came in to attend to Macy.

Once they reached the outer chamber, Athena frowned and asked Ferris, “Can’t we find the traffickers who sold Macy?”

Ferris shook his head, visibly ashamed. “Aristocratic families operate with utmost secrecy. They never leave any trace behind. No one knows how many times they changed hands.

“Macy was probably sold out of town at first. Who would’ve thought, after all those twists and turns, she’d end up back here again?”

Athena’s heart ached all the more bitterly at these words. She covered her mouth with trembling hands, tears streaming down her face as she broke down in silent sobs.

“What’s wrong, Atheny?” Ferris panicked at the sight of her distress. He tentatively drew Athena into his embrace. She collapsed against his chest, still sobbing uncontrollably.

Seeing Athena so heartbroken made Ferris’s heart ache. He gently murmured, “Hey, don’t cry. If something’s bothering you, just tell me, okay?”

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