Chapter 661
Chapter 661
As the knife was about to come down on Fiona, she instinctively pulled Cedric into her arms and squeezed her eyes shut. But the pain she had brated for
never came.
Hearing a heavy thud, Fiona slowly opened her eyes to see, not far away, a woman standing with a bow in hand, her sharp gaze locked on her Upon recognizing Fiona in the carriage, the murderous glint in Athena’s eyes faded. Athena rushed forward and asked, “Are you two alight ”
Fiona stood frozen in shock, never daring to imagine that her rescuer would be Athena.
Only after she was absolutely certain that the person before her was Athena did Fiona finally burst into tears of joy. “Athena,” she sobbed, “it’s really you p>
For days, Fiona had been living in constant fear. More than once, she’d thought about taking Cedric and making a run for it. But the stronghold was swarming with Nicolas’s men, leaving her no chance to escape.
Having narrowly escaped death, Fiona was overwhelmed with emotion
Fiona hugged Athena tightly, tears streaming down her face.” really thought this was the end for me,” she choked out, her voice trembling, “never imagined you’d come to save Cedric and me p>
At this, Fiona quickly drew Cedric closer and said gently, “Cedric, this is
Fiona swallowed back the words that she was Cedric’s aunt
She gave her son a gentle smile and said softly, “This is Mrs. Cavendish p>
“Greetings, Mrs. Cavendish Cedric’s tender, cute voice made Athena’s heart skip a beat.
The tiny tat I once held is now up to my thigh, Athena thought, marveling at how much he’d grown.
Athena crouched down and gently ruffled Cedric’s hair. “Were you frightened?” she asked softly.
Cedric’s innocent eyes brightened as he shook his head. “No, I’m not scared. Mom only killed to protect me. She’s my hero p>
Athena nodded approvingly. “Good boy. Always protect your mother, just like you did today
Cedric gave her a respectful little bow. “Till remember, Mrs. Cavendish,” he said.
Athena glanced at Nicolas’s corpse in the carriage–his body soaked in blood, his eyes wide open in death. His wide eyes held both defiance and terror.
He probably never expected that he would die at Fiona’s hands.
“That knife!” Athena’s gaze fell on the blade in Fiona’s hand. Only then did Fiona seem to realize she was still holding it and quickly tucked it away.
Fiona gave a bitter smile and said, “Michael hadn’t secretly slipped me this knife, I’d probably be dead by now p>
It turned out Michael was the one who had given her the knife for self–defense. For a moment, Athena was at a loss, a complex mix of emotions swirling inside her.
Athena helped Fiona and Cedric down from the carriage, just as Xander rushed over with his men.
When Xander saw Fiona and Cedric, his expression darkened. “You two must leave Pidence City at once
Cedric is Nicolas’s biological son. If Arthur were to discover his existence, nether he nor Fiona would survive.
Fiona wore a look of utter despair. “But where can we go?” she said bitterly. “The whole realm belongs to the King–there’s nowhere to hide p>
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Chapter 661
Fiona stretched out her arms toward Xander, her voice trembling with desperation, “Your Highness, please, I beg you show mercy and let mys someone must die, let it be me instead p>
“Mother, please don’t die for me,” Cedric pleaded, bowing deeply before Xander. “Mother is innoones. You
me instead p>
Clearly, Cedric had come to realize the truth about his identity.
Fiona stared at him in stunned disbelief, then pulled Cedric into a light, protective embrace.
Athena turned anxiously to Xander. “Darling p>
Xander lowered his gaze in thought, then said calmly, “Nicolas tried to escape with his family, but their carriage accidentally plunged off a cliftone of the three survived, and their bodies were never found”
“Your Highness?” Fiona stared at him blankly. Athena’s face lit up as she helped Fiona and Cedric to their feet, pressing a thick stack of banknotes into Fiona’s hands
“This should be more than enough for you and your son to live comfortably for the rest of your lives,” Athena said gently. “My men will escort you to the border–head for Northcold p>
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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.