The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 669

Chapter 669

In the Xander Manor, Xander raced his steed through the streets, pulling up abruptly at the entrance of the Xander Manor

He swung off his steed and rushed toward the inner courtyard.

Athena?”

Xander turned to Nelson, his voice urgent.A

Nelson’s face was etched with anxiety as he trotted anxiously behind Xander and replied, “My lord, Her Highness was summoned to Alexandra’s chambers over an hour ago, and she hasn’t emerged since.”

Xander’s expression darkened instantly.

Two hours–more than enough time for Alexandra to scheme all sorts of mischief.

Even though she wouldn’t dare harm Athena’s life, Xander knew all too

ll the underhanded schemes that thrived in the inner quarters.

The thought of Athena getting hurt stabbed at Xander’s heart like a blade.

Xander flew like the wind, reaching Alexandra’s courtyard in the blink of an eye.

The maid shrank back as he stormed in, too terrified to utter a word.

Xander stormed into the chamber. The maid barely had time to announce his arrival when he snarled, “Out.”

The door burst open with a forceful kick, Xander’s icy voice cutting through the air. “Mother-”

But his words caught in his throat–Xander froze, utterly stunned.

Inside the chamber, Athena and Alexandra weren’t exactly getting along like housemates, but they were clearly on good terms.

At the very least, there was no sight of Athena begging pitifully while being scolded by Alexandra–none of the drama Xander had feared was unfolding.

Seeing Athena perfectly composed, her hair ornaments untouched, the tension instantly drained from Xander’s shoulders. He let out a long breath, relief washing over him as if a mountain had been lifted from his chest.

The thunderous crash startled Alexandra, and she almost dropped the coffee in her hand.

Upon seeing her son storming in, it immediately dawned on Alexandra–he had rushed back just to protect his wife.

Alexandra’s face darkened, poised to speak.

Athena’s voice chimed in just then. She called out to Xander, “Darling, you’re just in time. Her Grace has just gifted me quite a few treasures–come help me carry them, will you?”

Several ornate boxes lay on the table. Inside lay an exquisite jewelry set, unmistakably a gift from Alexandra.

Xander shot a surprised glance at Alexandra, whose face darkened with displeasure.

Athena quickly shot Xander a meaningful glance, silently urging him to sweet–talk Alexandra.

Xander stepped forward and slightly bowed to Alexandra. “Thank you,

Mother.”

“Alexandra, did you rush back so anxiously because you’re afraid I would mistreat your wife?” Alexandra’s voice dripped with sarcasm. After all, she still harbored resentment over how Xander had once confined her to her quarters for Athena’s sake.

Bitterness welled up in Alexandra as she thought of it. For years, she had schemed relentlessly, determined to see Xander ascend the throne.

Chapter 669

But despite Xander’s extraordinary talents, he had absolutely no interest in the throne a fact that drove Her madra mat sute de

Xander, long accustomed to Alexandra’s sarcastic tone, gave her a slight how and replied plately, Precizely. His blunk empty nearly re her top.

Athena looked utterly helpless and shot Xander a desperate glance, but he acted as if he hadn’t noticed and continued, “These haver contra van bou from you, Mother. Though I rushed back in such haste, it was only to mend our rift. In my heart, you remain mest important.”

Xander had never uttered such heartfelt words to Alexandra before.

Tears welled up in Alexandra’s eyes as she looked at Xander in surprise. Suddenly, she remembered even as a child, he had sheage teen si prétati

her.

At that moment, Alexandra felt bittersweet, overjoyed that from then on, her son would be there to stand up for her.

What pained her most was how she and Xander, a vulnerable mother and son, were constantly constrained by others.

Fortunately, Xander rose to the occasion, excelling in both civil and martial arts, and amazed both the court and the populace. He became the most revered nobleman in the Petanion.

Alexandra thought her hardships were finally over. But ever since Xander met Athena, everything changed.

These days, he spent all his time doting on Athena as if he had already forgotten he even had a mother.

Today, upon hearing his words, Alexandra suddenly felt a weight lift from her heart. Xander had never changed.

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