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Chapter 486 Chapter 486 Chapter 486 Any lingering hesitation in Margaret's heart vanished, replaced by steely resolve. With a dismissive wave of her hand, she declared coldly, "I will not return. Both of you, leave at once- and don't ever come hack," Desperate, Henry shuffled forward on his knees a few steps until be reached Margaret. "Mother," he pleaded, "I know I was wrong-truly, I do. Hesse, 1 you, come back home with your son." His ansious expression seemed gemine. But Athens felt suspicious.
Since when had Henry-a man who only cared about peolit-ever shown any real affection for his family Back when Margaret was still living at the estate, Henry simply stood by and let Eloise usurp all her power. Now they were so desperate to make peace, "What's their real game this time? Athena wondered suspiciously What could the Monsons possibly need Grandma for now?" Athena lowered her eyes, thinking for a moment. Then, suddenly, she looked up-she'd figured it out Matthew and Joseph were both of marriageable age.
One had been stripped of his official post, while the other was banished to the military. It couldn't be for Joseph's marriage prospects, which meant it had to be Matthew Margaret, bearing an official imperial title bestowed by the court, hold an exalted status. If Margaret were to act as matchmaker, she could undoubtedly secure a prestigious marriage for Matthew. It could even turn things around for the entire duke's estate, Now that she understood, Athena thought with growing disdain, her contempt for Henry deepening Athena scoffed inwardly, Wil that talk of reconciliation and apology?
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It was all fake. They haven't changed a bit-still the same hypocrites, only caring about their own interests." Atheria turned anxiously to Margaret and implored, her voice urgent, "Grandmother, you mustn't go back!" She didn't have proot, but she was almost sure This content belongs to finḑnovel.net Seeing Athena getting anxious, Margaret gave her a reassuring nod. "Don't worry, Athena," she said gently She had long since seen through her son's hypocrisy, and her heart had grown cold toward him. Even though Henry was kneeling before her, Margaret didn't change her mind.
Henry's scheme had failed. He shot Athena a venomous glare and sneered, "Excellent. Truly my good daughter" not going anywhere" "Athena" Eloise snapped, her voice sharp with accusation. "How could you drive a wedge between your father and your grandmother? if word of this gets out, how will you ever lace anyone?" Her eyes burned with undisguised hatred as she glared at Athena. Eloise's venomous glare pierced Athena's heart like a needle, sending a brief tinge through her. Yet, the brief twinge vanished in an instant.
"can't lose what never had, Athena thought Athena flashed a faint, sarcastic smile. "I'd be truly unfinal if I sent Grandma back. When she was at your estate, she was bedridden for more than twenty days each month. Now, under my care, she's not only healthy and free from illness, but can even go out to enjoy the opera, And you still are claim you tock proper care of her? 1/2 Chapter 496 "Let the rumors spread-I don't care. My only concern is Grandmother's health.
As for everything else, do as you please Athena's defiant words wiped the smug looks tight off Henry and Eloise's Isra Realizing at last that Margaret's mind was made up, Henry and Eloise abruptly ceased their pleading. Henry and Eloise rose to their feet. Henry let out a heavy, pointed sigh. "Since Mother is so set on not returning to the estate," he said, his tone lac carefully crafted disappointment. "then there's nothing more to say. But Mother, have you truly thought this through?
Is staying here with Athena really in her best interest!" Henry said, "Before she's even manied, she's already sawing discord between you and me. If she were to marry into the Zander Manor, do you really think the dowager princess would accept her?" With those final words, Henry took Eloise by the ann and strode out Margaret's eyes dimmed, a shadow passing over her face-Henry's words had clearly struck a nerve. As an old woman, she had nothing to fear from gossip. But Athena was different. Aber all she'd suffered, she'd finally found happiness.
She didn't want Athena to be targeted by her in-laws due to these rumors. G
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