The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 471

Chapter 471

Chapter 471

Lizzie’s expression gradually darkened. She had to admit, she did admire Ferris a little.

But he always gave her the cold shoulder, which

hgreatly liked her.

Other men all fell all over her trying to please her.

Yet Ferris only had eyes for Athena, following her around Hike a lovesick puppy day after day.

Lizzie thought bitterly, “What’s so special about that lowborn wench?

– Just thinking of Athena made Lizzie seethe with anger.

“Come on, let’s head to Breeze Pavilion and indulge ourselves a little, Lizzie said with a smirk.

Ever since Kander had her toy boys rosecuted, Lizzie hadn’t had a man by her side for ages.

Now that the King had arranged a marriage for her, she decided to make the most of her last few days of freedom.

Meanwhile, at McGee residence.

Ferris had been sitting motionless for half an hour, clutching the imperial edict that had seemingly dropped into his lap.

Like a statue carved from stone, his eyes were utterly blank, with only a faint, mocking smile playing at the corners of his lips.

It was unclear whether he was mocking himself or others.

Loretta entered from outside. Seeing Ferris like this, her heart ached for him, and she hurried over.

“Ferris,” Loretta said softly, know you’re hurting. If you need to cry, just let it out.”

Ever since Ferris and Athena parted ways, he had become like a hollow shell of his former sell

His eyes held neither love nor hatred.

It was as if the world around him had faded into insignificance.

Loretta knew the pain Ferris was carrying inside.

Watching her son in such a state tore at her own heart.

But she couldn’t let her tears fall in front of Ferris—he was already going through so much, how could she possibly add to his worries?

“Mother, I’m fine,” Ferris looked up at Lotta with a faint, practiced smile. “It’s time for me to settle down–this is a good thing.”

He placed the imperial edict before the ancestral altar and solemnly lit the incense and candles.

Loretta said anxiously, “But Princess Lizzie is so capricious and impossible to deal with. What’s more, she even keeps toy boys. If you marry her, wouldn’t you just be..

Her voice trailed off, unable to finish the thought.

With Lizzie’s capricious nature, how could she ever settle down and be a proper wife.

Ferris would surely become the laughingstock of the entire court

Loretta felt sorry for her son

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Chapter 471

Ferris, however, said with feigned nonchalance, “Any bride would do.”

He gently helped Loretta sit down and said, “Mother, haven’t you always wanted to return to our old home in himbiat? You can set off in a few days

“You…you’re actually sending me way?” Loretta gasped in shock, her eyes widening in alarm as she stared uneasily at Ferris. “What on earth are planning to do?”

Fenis remained calm and gave her a reassuring smile. “Mother, you’re overthinking it. I’m just worried about your health. The climate here in Pidence City isn’t as mild as Nimbial’s. Why don’t you go back and stay for six months to a year to recuperato? Once you’re feeling better, I’ll come and bring you home myself”

*Ferris, you mustn’t do anything reckless,” Loretta said anxiously “You’re my only son left in this world.”

Ferris gently patted Loretta’s hand and said softly. “Don’t worry, Mother, I still need to take care of you in your old age–I won’t do anything reckless”

Loretta asked anxiously, “What about the wedding arrangements?”

Ferris reassured her, “Don’t worry, Mother. Since it’s an imperial marriage, the Royal Household Department will handle everything”

Loretta gazed at Ferris uneasily, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. Her voice trembled with reluctance as she said, “How could possibly bear to leave you alone in Pidence City, son?”

At this, Loretta clutched Ferris’s hands desperately and pleaded, her voice trembling with urgency, “My dear son, let’s flee! Let’s escape to the north–just the two of us, to live where no one knows us, shall we?”

Ferris said quietly, “Mother, vast as this world is, all of it belongs to the King. Where could we possibly flee?”

Ferris’s eyes glinted with an ambition Loretta couldn’t quite fathom. He said firmly, “Mother, go back to Nimbial and wait for me, I’ll come for you, all right”

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