The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 680

Chapter 680

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When Fermin returned to their chamber, he found Pamela gently coaxing their little daughter to sleep. “Sweetie Lucky, have this treat and then it’s time for bed, okay?”

The little girl chirped in her sweet, tiny voice, “Okay.”

Her chubby little face was beaming with smiles, which melted Fermin’s heart, and he couldn’t help but walk over.

“Lucky, are you sneaking treats before bed again? Didn’t I tell you not to snack before bedtime?” Fermin gently chided, his tone full of affection for his only daughter.

As soon as Lucky spotted Fermin, her eyes lit up with delight.

Waving her chubby little arms, Lucky immediately snuggled into his embrace. “Daddy, you’re finally back. I missed you so much.”

Fermin picked up his chubby daughter and weighed her in his arms, nodding with an affectionate smile. “You’ve gotten heavier again–just as I thought, my little girl is growing plump indeed.”

Lucky covered her eyes with both hands and anxiously protested, “I’m not chubby.”

That utterly endearing sight instantly melted Pamela’s heart.

Pamela gently took the little girl from Fermin’s arms, softly patting her back. Reassuringly, she said, “That’s right. Sweetie, you’re not chubby at all.”

After speaking, Pamela shot Fermin a playful glare and teased, “Don’t listen to your father’s nonsense.”

Pamela shot Fermin a playful glare, making his heart skip a beat. Knowing what he was about to say, he thought, ‘Better butter her up first.‘

“Alright, I was wrong. Lucky isn’t chubby at all,” Fermin conceded with an affectionate chuckle.

As dusk settled, the little one began yawning, so Pamela had the nanny take her to bed.

The chamber was empty. Fermin gazed intently at Pamela, making her cheeks flush.

Just as Pamela was about to tease him, Fermin suddenly pulled her into his embrace. “Darling,” she gasped, caught off guard.

Pamela let out a soft gasp. Fermin, no longer able to hold back, pressed her down beneath him.

Fifteen minutes later, their passionate moment had passed,

Pamela lay against Fermin’s chest, her eyes half–closed and a look of contentment on her face. She asked softly, “Darling, why are you home so early today?”

“Nothing urgent came up today, so I came home a bit earlier.” Fermin held Pamela close. Seeing she was in good spirits, he ventured gently, “Can you believe our Lucky is already three? How time flies.”

Pamela wasn’t sure why he had brought up their child, but she played along, saying, “You’re right, time flies. I still remember our wedding night–back then, Your Highness held me just like this.”

Pamela’s lips curved into a wider smile as she recalled that day.

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– 11:56 Thu, 31 Jul js

Chapter 680

These past few years at Fermin Manor had been quite agreeable for Pamela.

Aside from the Queen occasionally giving her trouble, Fermin treated her quite well.

Pamela thought to herself, ‘At least he never took a concubine–that’s one thing he did right by me.‘

However, what Fermin said next struck Pamela like a thunderbolt, jolting her back to reality.

“Mom sent word today,” Fermin said, “that after the Spring party, she’ll arrange for me to take two concubines. She wants you to help evaluate the candidates.”

Pamela froze, her smile faltering as shock washed over her face.

Pamela thought to herself, ‘I always knew this day would come, but I never imagined the Queen would move so swiftly.

‘I can’t believe the Queen is shoving two concubines into Fermin Manor all at once.‘

Pamela’s eyes instantly brimmed with tears. “So, did you really agree to this?” she demanded, her voice trembling.

Fermin withdrew his arm from beneath her neck and folded his hands behind his head, his voice hollow. “Not having an heir at Fermin Manor has always weighed on the Queen Mother’s mind.

“But rest assured–even if I do take concubines, you’ll always come first with me.”

Fermin said soothingly, “What’s more, if any concubine bears a son, he’ll be raised as your own. You know you’ll always mean the most to me.”

The words that followed no longer registered with Pamela.

Pamela’s mind reeled in shock, tears streaming uncontrollably down her face.

Fermin sensed her distress, but feigned ignorance. He yawned and closed his eyes, feigning sleep.

Then suddenly, Pamela’s trembling voice cut through the silence by his ear. “What if I refuse?”

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