The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 336

Chapter 336

Gazing at the vast expanse of the house, Henry heaved a heavy sigh and thought, ‘Is this family really about to fall apart?‘

As soon as Eloise left the table, Willow hurried after her.

“Mother, let me help you,” she cooed.

She slipped her arm through Eloise’s, walking slowly by her side in a show of affection.

Now, as the only young lady in the estate, Willow enjoyed even greater luxuries than before.

Yet she found no satisfaction. As long as Athena existed, she could never truly be recognized as the legitimate daughter.

Sometimes, Eloise would even stare blankly in the direction of Athena’s residence.

Willow frowned. ‘This is definitely not a good sign, she thought.

Willow paused thoughtfully before saying, “Mother, actually, getting Matthew to come home might not be that difficult. There’s someone who could help.”

“Who?” Eloise murmured dazedly, the question slipping out almost unconsciously.

Ever since Joseph was sent to the military camp, she had pulled every string she could.

Now she was at a complete loss. She wondered who could still have that kind of influence.

“Mother… I dare not say,” Willow murmured timidly.

“What’s there to be afraid of saying? You’re my daughter, why would I ever blame you?”

Willow gave a tentative smile, glancing cautiously at Eloise before whispering, “You’re right, Mother. I was just overthinking. Actually… if anyone can help Joseph, it’s Athena.”

Eloise came to an abrupt halt, her face clouded with uncertainty.

Athena’s name alone sent a pang through Eloise’s heart.

Since leaving home, Athena had never once returned.

Sometimes, Eloise wondered, if they met on the street, with Athena’s stubbornness, she probably wouldn’t even spare her a glance.

Eloise’s eyes grew moist as she sniffled, holding back tears. “You know how stubborn Athena is. It was because of her that Joseph was sent to the military camp in the first place. She won’t even see us. Why would she ever help Joseph?”

Eloise’s tone was tinged with resentment as she spoke.

In her heart, she always thought that family ties ran deep, even if things got ugly, they were still bound by blood.

She thought, ‘How could things have come to this?‘

“Mother, so much time has passed, and Athena is doing quite well now. Surely her anger has subsided by now. If we go and plead with her to ask Prince Xander for a favor, wouldn’t Joseph be able to come home?”

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Chapter 336

Willow’s words made Eloise waver. She hesitated, then asked, “Is this… is this really going to work?”

“I truly believe this will work, Mother. I’d be honored to accompany you to see Athena. If she refuses to see us, we can simply wait outside her door. With enough sincerity, I’m certain her heart will eventually soften.”

Willow thought to herself, ‘Athena has status now. As the future Mrs. Cavendish, if she refuses to acknowledge her own mother, she’ll be the target of endless gossip, especially when Eloise is humbling herself like this to beg. Would Athena really have the heart to leave her mother standing out in the cold? If necessary, I’ll even beg her, too.”

Eloise missed Joseph so desperately that she was going mad with longing.

Willow’s suggestion truly hit the nail on the head.

“Alright, let’s go see Athena right away.” At last, a glimmer of hope lit up Eloise’s face as she turned to her maidservant and instructed, “Fetch the box of walnut cakes from my chamber. We’ll take them with us.”

Since they were going with sincerity, they couldn’t show up empty–handed.

Besides, she had personally made those walnut cakes. Eloise felt that Athena wouldn’t turn down such a heartfelt gesture from her own mother.

Brimming with renewed hope, Eloise climbed into the carriage with Willow and set off.

Meanwhile, Athena was at Kurtis’s old residence.

She had ordered her servants to open a secret passage, and would come here whenever she missed her grandfather, Kurtis

Perkins.

Today was Christmas Eve, a traditional festival before Christmas, and also her grandfather birthday.

Although Athena hadn’t forgotten his special day, she couldn’t see him in person. Still, she could quietly celebrate his birthday here.

This was her act of loyalty as Kurtis’s granddaughter.

Trina hurried over and whispered in Athena’s ear, “My Lady, Lady Eloise and Willow have arrived. They request an audience with you.”

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