The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 575

Chapter 575

Athena cried her heart out, clutching Margaret’s hand tightly and infusing to let g

Gwen stepped forward to confort her, “Lady Margaret lived with guilt for half her life. This was her own choice. Now, she’s finally found paira. Lady Athena, you should be happy for he

Athena collapsed by Margaret’s bedside, overcome with guet. She could only sob, utterly speechlets,

Athena didn’t want Margaret to leave her.

Gwen’s heart ached as she watched Athena weep uncontrollably, a pained expression crossing her face.

With her voice trembling and choked with sobs, Gwen handed Athena a letter. “Lady Athena, Lady Margant entrusted me with this to you. It contains the answers you seek. Once you’ve read it, you’ll understand why she chose to end her life.”

Athena continued to sob uncontrollably. Seeing her distress, Gwen pressed the letter into her hand before quietly leaving the room

Athena slowly lifted her head and saw the familiar handwriting on the envelope. To my dearest Athena For Your Eyes Only

To her shock, the letter was dated six months ago.

The handwriting was unmistakably Margaret’s. She had prepared for death and meticulously arranged everything, it seemed Margaret had been planning this for a very long time.

Athena opened the letter and began to read.

[My dearest Athena, by the time you open this letter, I will already be gone. Please don’t blame me for this difficult choice. I do not die, your life will be in grave danger. Read the following carefully and handle everything with utmost caution, only then can you truly protect yourself.

[The duke’s estate is not what it once was. The former heir’s death always struck me as deeply suspicious. I’ve long feared there was foul play involved, it took me years to piece things together, Back then, your father was barely noticed in the family, yet after the heir’s passing, he experienced a meteoric rise. I still can’t fathom what truly happened.

[It was only after your father met Eloise that he truly gained control of the entire duke’s estate. As for your three brothers, I can say with certainty that only Matthew and Joseph are Eloise’s biological sons. Long before Henry married your mother, he and Eloise had already begun their affair. I believe he coveted General Perkins’s family assets. He only mamied your birth mother to secure the heir’s position.

(As for Nicolas’s true identity, I could never uncover it. Your father surely knows the truth, but he’s hidden it masterfully, with Eloise covering for him Eloise must be under his thumb. Otherwise, she would never have acknowledged a child of unknown origin as her eldest son. That’s also why she’s always favored Matthew, Joseph, and Willow all these years. I know too many secrets of this family. Even with your protection, it’s only a matter of time before they come for me.

My dearest Athena, I can’t let you be dragged into this because of me. My final wish is for you to marry Prince Kander. Only he has the power to protect you. These are treacherous waters that are far beyond your depth, Please understand, I’m not telling you this to make you do anything. Deep down, I just hope you can stay far away from all this turmoil, even leave Pidence City behind, and claim the life you truly deserve

My dearest Athena, listen to me. Don’t go digging for the truth. You must remember this

After finishing the letter, Athena felt an icy dread creep through her veins, chilling her to the bone.

Athena wondered, ‘Who exactly is Nicolas? Why does his very existence fil Grandmother with such dread?

‘To protect me, Grandmother has no choice but to end her own life to make the enemy let down their guard.‘

Athena’s hands trembled uncontrollably, her eyes bloodshot and swollen from crying

She wanted to cry, but her tears had run dry. She wanted to scream, but grief had stolen her voice.

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