The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 491

Chapter 491

Willow beamed at Michael and nodded. “Much better,”

Seeing Willow’s innocent, childlike demeanor, Michael felt his heart soften a bit. Wil join you for dinner tonight he said tenderly

“Really?” Willow burst into tears, throwing herself into Michael’s arms and sobbing. “Michael, do you know how heartbroken I’ve been because y ignored me? Every day, I dreamed you’d come see me, but you ever did”

Willow’s tears fell heavily on Michael, each drop sending a pang of pain through his heart.

Michael slowly reached out and softly parted Willow’s back. “It’s all my fault,” he murmured gently. “There, now, don’t cry”

Willow, realizing her status was different now, quickly stopped i Lears

Willow joyfully instructed Nona, “Tell the kitchen to prepare a feast. Tonight, my husband and I will share a drink together.”

Seeing Willow Lavored, Nona was even more delighted then her mistress.

With a quick curtsy, she hurried off to make the arrangements

Just as Michael was about to escort Willow back to her courtyard, the butler approached and bowed respectfully. “My Lord, Lady Osborne requests your presence.”

“Alright, I’ll go now “Michael turned to Willow, “Mother has summoned me probably for some discussion. You go back first I’ll join you shortly.”

really didn’t want to

When she heard Michael’s words, a genuine wave of relief washed over her. “Alright, I’ll do as you say, my lord,”

she replied.

Escorted by her maid, Willow returned to her courtyard, while Michael headed for Kelsey’s quarters.

When he arrived, Kelsey was sitting stiffly on the settee, her face stern.

Noticing her stern expression, Michael asked, “Mother, did someone upset you?”

Kelsey put on a stern face and scolded, “Michael, you’ve been utterly disgraceful lately. You’re a married man now, yet you still keep lingering around Athena”

“Mother, have you heard some gossip?” Michael’s brow furrowed slightly as he admitted to himself, still can’t let go of Athena.

Heco control his feelings for Athena, but he never meant to affect her

All he wanted to know was how Athena was doing.

Now that these rumors have reached Kelsey’s ears, he supposed they must be quite vicious,

Kelsey shorted coldly. “I used to feel sorry for her, thinking she was just neglected in this household. But now, as the saying goes, the pitied often have their own faults. Look at her she went and pushed ions to get a divorce for no good reason. Tell me, what kind of decent woman would do such a

thing

Michael’s face darkened instantly. “Mother, where did you hear such nonsense? Fiona and Nicolas’s divorce is their own

-why drag Athens into

Suddenly recalling that Eloise had visited today, Michael asked, “Could it be that my mother–in-law said something to you?”

Kelsey hastily denied it, “Nonsense She only came to visit me today. Eloise is Athena’s mother–how could she possibly spread such rumors? No mother would ever harm her own child.”

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Chapter 491

Michal aid firmly, “Mother, these are just baseless rumors without a shred of evidence- how can you believe that As a woman of the ha yourself, you know how vital a lady’s reputation is. Such words must never be spoken again,“

Michael’s defense of Athens only made Kelsey e

y even more unhappy.

Kelsey thought to herself, if Michael kept going like this, who knows when he and Alheria might rekindle their old flame

Kelsey’s face was grims as she spoke sterly, “Michael, I’m not being meddlesome, but now that you’re the Marquis and married, your facili should be an your family and household affairs. Stay away from those improper entanglements outside the farther, the better,”

Michael understood the implication of her words–Kelsey was warning him to stay away from Athena

Michael didn’t want Kelsey to misunderstand, so he nodded and replied placatingly, “Understood, Mother You needn’t worry I’ve got it covered?

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