Chapter 472
Chapter 472
didn’t shake the freting that Teni
Otherwise, why would he trieke en sending me back to i
Though won y graved at her, Loretta refused to be a fontes de bla
She thought her son mwen’t meant to be trampled urotestant and he deserved in due
Loretta nodded resolutely, her voice gentle but fom “Wight, Fermo imat
“Alright.” Fenis gently embraced his mother, wanting to relive the feeling of being hand by the child
as a
As a child, just being in his Mom’s arms would make all his fears disappear. He always fale o cafe and secure
But now, as she held him again, Tenis was surprised to realize that something had changert
Loretta’s frame seemed smaller and more delicate than before, no longer giving him the same sense of remsurance
Ferns foll silent for a moment before it dawned on him that it was not that his Mom had grown maller it was that he
Ferris believed that a man must do what was expected of him.
Now that she had decided to leave, Loretta wasted no time and immediately instructed her attendants to begin packing her things
Ferris gazed at the now empty residence, took a deep breath, and stepped out
Now that spring had arrived, the wind was no longer as fierce as it had been in winter.
Yet when it brushed against one’s face, it still felt rather harsh.
Ferris approached the entrance to Saint Jero Clinic Even before he got close, cheerful laughter spilled out from within,
“What’s all the commotion about in there?” he asked, motioning to his attendant
The attendant went to ask around and quickly returned. “My Lord, Prince Xander is hosting a banquet to reward everyone for their efforts p>
Ferris nodded. “And her? is she happy p>
This “her” naturally referred to Athana.
His trusted aide lowered his gaze and replied cautiously. “The Viscountess has contained the epidemic. Her contributions are immense, and the people are deeply grateful. She seems quite content p>
“As long as she’s happy,” Ferris said to himself, but the words left a bitter aftertaste in his heart.
Athena was clearly thriving, so why did his chest feelso unbearably tight?
it was as if a piece of his heart had been carved anby, leaving only a hollow ache.
Ferris reached up to touch his chest, the weight of it making him deeply uncomfortable.
He’d thought he could walk away without a second glance, but when the imperial edict arrived, he realized he simply couldn’t let go
A bitter lump rose in Ferris’s throat – how could he possibly let gor
Athena was the love of his life
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Her voice must surely be among the joybuk kughter
Ferris teak another two steps forward, desperate for joist on
host then, a figure suddenly appeared before
Then eyes met–beth Ferris and Athens froze in shock
Athens hadn’t expected to nim into fit when the just steppet
Her eyes lit up with
with joy as the exclaimed, “Terria) to that mally y
But Ferris recoiled as if confronted by some mondmmuus apparition, inttinctivel
Athena glanced behind Terris–enly a single attendant followed him
Besides, even by carriage, the trip from the McGee residence to Saint Jero Clinic would take
“Was he really just out for a stroll?‘ she wondered.
“Ferris” Athena said softly, gazing at him steadily. “We could still be friends after all this, can’t we?
“Friends?” Ferris repeated the word slowly, a bitter smile playing on his lips.
He didn’t answer Athena, merely gazing at her, his eyes brimming with sorrow.
Ever since he became Arthur’s shadow, his life hadn’t been his own.
A well–balanced sword was cherished by its master,
But when the blade grow dull, the master would break it without hesitation
Ferris couldn’t bear to let Athena know the cruel truth.
Ferris gave Athena a bittersweet smile. “Athenry, take care of yourself from now on, okay p>
With that, he took a few steps back and turned to leave.
Bewildered, Athena hurried after him and called out, “Ferris, wait!
Athena reached for Ferris’s sleeve, but someone violently yanked her arm back and shoved her aside.
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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.