The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 257

Chapter 257

Stopping her now would only add to Athena’s distress and serve no purpose.

He felt that it was better to let her vent it all out than have her bottle it up and hurt herself.

In the side room, Macy’s body lay in repose.

Ferris had already arranged for Macy’s body to be cleaned and dressed in proper burial attire.

All that remained was for Athena to say her goodbyes before Macy was laid to rest.

Athena stepped forward, the moment she saw Macy’s pallid face, the floodgates opened and tears streamed down uncontrollably.

Athena collapsed beside Macy’s body, her shoulders shaking with sobs. “I’m sorry, Macy… I’m so sorry… I truly am…”

Athena dissolved into uncontrollable sobs.

To Athena, Macy was more than just a companion. She was family, a sister in every sense that mattered.

Athena thought bitterly, ‘I searched for Macy for so long, believing that if I could rescue her from that miserable life, she could finally live out her days in peace.

‘Little did I know, my rescue became Macy’s death sentence.’

Athena was consumed by guilt, nearly driven mad. She fell before Macy’s lifeless body, refusing to rise for what felt like an eternity.

Trina whispered gently in her ear, “Miss Monson, it’s time to let Macy rest in peace.”

Athena nodded silently. Ferris directed the pallbearers to gently place Macy in her coffin, then led the funeral procession out of the city. They buried her in a tranquil, picturesque spot surrounded by lush greenery and clear waters.

For several days straight, Ferris stayed by Athena’s side at the southern courtyard residence.

Knowing she was grieving, Ferris did everything he could to lift her spirits.

Ferris made sure all kinds of delicious treats and fun amusements were delivered right to Athena, ensuring she had everything she could possibly want.

Later that evening, Ferris knocked gently on Athena’s door.

“Atheny,” he called softly.

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Athena opened the door, her eyes still red from crying. Seeing Ferris, she managed a strained smile. “Ferris…”

Ferris smiled warmly at her, gently took her hand, and said, “Come with me, I’ve got something special to show you.”

“What?” Athena looked at him, her eyes full of confusion.

Ferris just smiled without a word and gently pulled Athena out into the courtyard.

Lights and decorations adorned every branch, filling the courtyard with a warm, radiant glow.

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Chapter 237

At the very top, a brilliant full moon decoration hung brightly overhead.

Athena gazed at the dazzling spectacle before her, her eyes shimmering with astonishment and overwhelming gratitude.

‘No one has ever gone to such lengths for me before, Athena thought, her heart swelling with emotion.

“You did all this?” Athena asked, her voice trembling slightly.

Ferris smiled at her with tender affection. “I promised to be good to you, and I meant every word. If darkness scares you, I’ll bring you the moonlight to light up every path you walk, Atheny.”

Ferris gently took Athena’s hand, his gaze brimming with tenderness. “Atheny,” he said softly, “I’ve always longed to do something special for you. From now on, let me walk beside you through every day.”

Athena gazed back at him, her eyes reflecting the same deep affection.

Tears slipped from the corners of Athena’s eyes as she slowly nodded. “Yes,” she whispered, “let’s spend our lives together.”

Athena had been alone for far too long. The longing buried deep in her heart had finally sprouted, and now there was no containing it.

Since childhood, she had yearned for family, for her parents‘ love, and for the affection of her brother.

But with time, she came to see those hopes as nothing but illusions.

So she locked away that longing deep inside.

She had grown cold toward everyone, her heart barricaded against any glimmer of hope.

But Ferris had become her salvation, bringing hope back into her life.

‘Yes, I do want to spend my life with Ferris, Athena thought.

Ferris was so overjoyed that he swept Atheny into his arms, his face beaming with happiness. He kept saying, “Atheny, this is wonderful, absolutely wonderful! Let me go get things ready, and then, we’ll get married soon!”

Athena’s heart skipped a beat.

Then, with a firm nod that sealed her decision, Athena looked Ferris in the eyes and said, “Yes, let’s get married.”

Athena told herself, ‘Life goes on. I must keep moving forward.

‘Getting married would open the door to a whole new life, wasn’t that a rebirth in itself?‘

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