The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 706

Chapter 706

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“They say the two of them stayed out all night, and rumors started flying around. Before you knew it, the King heard about it. And just like that, the wedding was set,” Trina replied.

Athena thought for a moment, then nodded. “Honestly, Evander is quite decent. He’s steady and composed, without the vices of those spoiled playboys. With one lively and the other calm, they complement each other well.”

“But your dear friend is at home right now, pacing around like a cat on hot bricks,” Xander said as he walked in from outside, casually setting a box of cake on the table.

The other day, Athena mentioned she was craving the raspberry pudding cake from Joy Bakery.

So Xander made a point of rising at dawn to buy it for her.

Athena looked at him with a hint of amusement. “So, babe, you went for the cake and picked up some juicy gossip along the way?”

Xander opened the cake box, and the sweet aroma immediately wafted to Athena’s nose.

Her mouth watered as she stared at the cake, completely mesmerized.

As if sensing her anticipation, Xander picked up a piece and held it to her lips. Athena opened her mouth and took a bite.

The perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors spread across her tongue. She nodded appreciatively, murmuring, “Yummy!”

“Since you like it, have another bite,” Xander said, picking up the cake and tenderly holding it to Athena’s lips.

Athena, however, noticed that Xander was frowning slightly, as if suppressing some discomfort.

With concern, she asked, “Darling, are you feeling unwell?”

Xander shook his head, but seeing Athena’s worried expression, he relented, “It’s nothing, just a bit of an upset stomach from the seasonal change.”

“Since you’re not feeling well, you should have told me,” Athena said gently. “I’ll get some herbal medicine for you. There’s no need to tough it out.”

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She reached for a handkerchief to gently wipe Xander’s forehead, but he caught her hand and smiled. “With such a wonderful wife, what more can I possibly ask for?”

Day in and day out, Athena and Xander were as inseparable as ever. Trina and the others had long grown used to it.

Seeing this, Trina grinned and reminded Athena, “Now that Prince Evander’s wedding is set, and since you and Miss Beren are such close friends, it’s only right for you to prepare a wedding gift for her. Have you decided what to give her yet?”

Hearing this, Athena paused to think seriously. “This all happened so suddenly that I haven’t made up my mind yet. But since she’s going to be my husband’s future niece–in–law, as her elder, I should, of course, make sure my gift is generous.”

As she spoke, she shot Xander a meaningful look.

Xander caught on right away. “Feel free to pick anything you like from the treasury. I wouldn’t mind. Aren’t they all yours anyway?”

Athena smiled. “Thank you for your love, darling.”

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Chapter 706

Xander smiled softly, loving nothing more than seeing Athena so happy.

As soon as Athena got up and headed for the storeroom, Xander’s brow furrowed deeply as he pressed a hand to his stomach, a pained expression on his face.

Athena went to the treasury, carefully selected several valuable items, had them packed into ornate chests, and then ordered her attendants to deliver them to the Minister’s manor.

When Athena arrived, she found Natasha anxiously pacing back and forth in her room.

Spotting Athena, Natasha rushed over. “Athena! Thank goodness you’re here! Quick, help me think of a solution.”

Athena looked at her, puzzled. “What solution?”

“I don’t want to get married! Maybe I should just run away,” Natasha blurted out.

As she spoke, she began frantically gathering her belongings, preparing to run away.

Athena quickly grabbed her arm and whispered urgently, “Are you insane? Defying the king’s order means death.”

“But I don’t want to get married,” Natasha choked out.

Athena gently dabbed away her tears with a handkerchief. “Don’t you like Prince Evander? Honestly, he’s quite a decent man.”

“No, that’s not what I meant,” Natasha blurted out. “I’m scared of something else.”

Athena pressed, “What exactly are you afraid of?”

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