Chapter 149
Chapter 149
Not content with merely crippling his tendons, the enemy sought to shatter his very bones.
Athena tightened her grip on the object, fighting to suppress the storm of emotions inside.
Then, Ferris heard Athena say in a relaxed tone, “ It’s a bit tricky, but nothing I can’t handle p>
The woman in front of her spoke so casually, as if she were just talking about dinner.
But to Ferris, Athena was like a ray of sunlight piercing through the storm clouds, offering him a chance to finally see the light again.
Silence lingered inside the room for a long moment.
Outside the room, Gale paced back and forth, her heart burning with anxiety. She unconsciously clenched her hands so tightly that her knuckles turned white.
Her heart was torn with anxiety, not only fearing that no one could get through to Ferris, but also terrified that in his rage he might lash out at Athena.
Just as she was lost in anxious thoughts, she heard the door slowly creak open.
Athena stepped out first, with Ferris following close behind.
Though Ferris’s face remained deathly pale, for the first time in ages, a faint glimmer of hope flickered in his eyes, which had been dull with despair for so long.
“Mother…” Ferris whispered softly to Gale.
That single word struck Gale like a thunderbolt, reverberating straight to her core.
She stood rooted to the spot, staring blankly at Ferris, her eyes filled with disbelief, as if doubting her own ears.
Ever since Ferris was injured, he’d been like a wounded animal trapped in a cage, locking himself away in his room and shutting himself off from the world.
He no longer spoke to anyone, even his own mother. He ignored her completely, treating her with the cold indifference of a stranger.
The last time he’d spoken to her, it had only been to coldly order her to arrange a marriage proposal with the Monson family on his behalf.
Yet his tone carried not a shred of emotion, it was downright icy.
Even so, Gale was so overjoyed that she couldn’t sleep for days on end.
Hearing him call her again, Gale was so overjoyed that she burst into tears.
With red–rimmed eyes, Gale gazed at Ferris, barely able to believe what she was seeing.
She feared this might be just a dream, that if she reached out, the fragile illusion would shatter.
The sight of Gale broke Ferris’s heart.
Having grown used to being alone, he wasn’t used to saying anything emotional. He simply sat quietly to the side, saying
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But the guilt in his eyes was unmistakable.
Athena turned to Gale and said, “ I’ll come over every other day to treat your son. Make sure he takes these medicines on schedule.
She placed several large bundles of medicine on the table, each carefully measured and packed.
She had carefully measured out the medicinal ingredients, packing them into neatly portioned small packets.
Gale was so overwhelmed she couldn’t speak.
She glanced between Athena and the silent Ferris, murmuring to herself, “This feels just like a dream p>
After giving her instructions, Athena was about to leave when Gale said urgently, “Let me walk you out p>
The two walked out together. Once outside, Gale finally voiced the question weighing on her heart. “Athena, how in the world did you get through to him p>
Athena turned to Gale and asked gently, “How did he get those injuries p>
Athena’s question left Gale rooted to the spot.
Gale forced a strained smile, her lips twitching nervously. “Why… why would you ask that?” she asked, her voice tight.
Athena smiled faintly. “Beyond his physical wounds, the deepest scars are in his heart. External injuries alone could never break a man. I don’t seek to know his past, but Your Highness must protect your son. Don’t let him face such dangers again p>
At this, Athena’s expression darkened and her tone grew heavier. She warned, “I can save him this time, but next time might be beyond my power p>
With those words, Athena turned and walked away, leaving Gale standing alone in the biting wind. The smile on her face gradually froze as the weight of Athena’s warning sank in.
Chapter 150
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.