Chapter 445
Chapter 445
Willow gasped sharply, clearly surprised.
She asked, “They have always been very close. Why are they suddenly talking about a divorce? ”
Eloise felt a pang of sadness. All of this had to do with Athena, but she didn’t know how to bring it up.
Seeing the look on her face, Willow guessed part of it. “Did Fiona hear something from someone, and that’s why she’s upset with Nicolas? ”
They both knew exactly who that “someone” was. It was Athena.
Eloise didn’t speak, but her silence spoke volumes.
Willow, shedding her previously timid demeanor, said angrily, “Athena has gone too far. I’m fine if she dislikes me, but how could she turn on Nicolas like this, when he always protected her so much p>
Since marrying into the Osborne family, Willow’s presence had changed.
She no longer appeared as weak as she used to. Eloise noticed and felt pleased. This was how a proper matriarch should carry herself.
What she didn’t know was, Willow only acted this assertively when back at the duke’s estate.
She knew her parents favored her, and her brothers would always back her up.
“Fiona locks herself up in her courtyard every day, acting like your brother doesn’t even exist. I really don’t know what kind of spell she’s under,” Eloise said with some resentment.
If not for Athena, Fiona and Nicolas wouldn’t have reached this point.
Willow quickly tried to comfort her. “Mother, please don’t be angry. I won’t let something like this go on. I’ll go see Fiona right now p>
She was now the Marchioness of the Osborne family. Fiona would surely listen to her.
Eloise had no better idea either. Thinking that Willow used to have a decent relationship with Fiona, she nodded in
agreement.
Willow made her way to Fiona’s courtyard. A servant went in to report her arrival, and when Fiona heard the news, she frowned deeply.
She didn’t want to see Willow, but because of her current status, she couldn’t refuse. So she reluctantly said, “Let her in p>
Fiona forced herself to perk up to receive Willow. She saw Willow adorned in fine clothing, decked in gold and jewels, commanding attention and elegance. Even her expression and aura had changed.
She had only been married into the Osborne family for three days, and already she carried herself like an official’s wife.
“ Willow, you’re here. Have a seat.” Though Fiona sounded warm, she remained proper and polite, ordering the servants to
serve coffee.
Willow sat down and frowned.
Seeing she made no move to drink, Fiona asked curiously, “Is there something wrong with the coffee p>
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Nona peeked over, her eyes flashing with disdain.
She said, “Lady Fiona, please forgive my forwardness, but Lady Willow is not accustomed to drinking this type of coffee p>
Fiona’s eyes widened slightly. “Willow, wasn’t this the very coffee you always used to drink when you lived at the duke’s estate p>
Willow scolded Nona, “Stop talking nonsense. Step back p>
Nona retreated behind Willow, no longer daring to speak.
Willow smiled apologetically at Fiona. “Nona is just speaking nonsense. I grew up in duke’s estate. How could I not be used to it? ”
Though she said that, she still didn’t touch the coffee.
Fiona saw the disdain in Willow’s eyes. She was looking down on her coffee.
Fiona thought to herself, ‘What kind of fancy coffee do they serve at the Osborne family? Willow had changed her tastes in just three days of marriage p>
But Fiona didn’t say anything. She wasn’t going to argue with someone who had already married out.
Besides, she didn’t care much about Willow’s attitude.
Fiona thought to herself, ‘With the Monson family’s upbringing, I shouldn’t expect much p>
Fiona smiled faintly at Willow, picked up her own cup of coffee, and took a graceful sip.
Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.