The Queens: Scarred Queen Novel

Chapter 629 Xander marched straight in wills Athena. The servants of Isaac's reudenre had nes block the way seen such a show of forte. They shook i When they reached Kendra's courtyard, Isaac's old madam was standing guard at the door. Her face was full of panic, yet she still spread her arms across the entrance and refused to let thera pass. "My granddaughter is badly hurt and unconscious. You people have gone too far! How can you storm into Porter Mansion like this? Aren't you fad my von will complaints Her voice trembled as she spoke her age, she could hardly hear the strain.

if not for a maid supporting her, she might have collapsed i Because the opponent was an elder, Athena chose not to press her. She stepped forward and spoke politely. "Old Madam, please don't be angry. We heard Miss Porter was injured. Highness and I have come by imperial order to treat her. If we have caused offense, we beg your pardon" She continued, "Miss Porter is precious to you, and you certainly don't want to see her suffer if we delay any longer. Her words reminded the old lady that she and Xander were acting under the King's command, so there was no question of forcibly breaking in.

She also used Kendra's wound to persuade the old lady, As expected, the old lady's attitude softened. She eyed Athena doubtfully. "Can you really wake Kendra up?" "if you don't trust me, you may y watch from the side," Athena replied softly. Her manner was open and honest ng about her granddaughter, the old lady finally compromised. "Very well, go in." Worrying Xander advanced a step and gave the old lady a slight nod.

"Thank you, Great-Grandmother." The old lady, still wary, glanced at him, When he had split the gates a moment ago, his expression had not been as gentle as it was Xander's reputation preceded him. She had never regarded him as kin. Being called "Great-Grandmother nearly made her sit down in fright "Forgive me. I don't deserve that address," she said with a forced smile. In truth, she was terrified. If she enraged Xander, he might bum the estate to the ground Newest update provided by FindNovel.net Inside, Athena asked Xander to wait in the outer room.

It was, after all, a young woman's boudoir, and a man's presence would be improper He sat in a grand armchair, as still and cold as an ice sculpture. The old lady did not even dare look at him. She followed Athena into the inner chamber Instead Kendra lay on the bed, a white bandage wrapped around her wrist. Her face was deathly pale, lips bloodless, eyes tightly closed The old lady hovered behind Athena, anxious y syet wary She ventured to ask, "Your Highness, are you confident?" can be sure only after examining her," Athena replied.

She approached the bed and inspected the wound closely The cut in the flesh was shallow. Such an injury could never have caused real unconsciousness To seize the marriage, she had been willing to go this far, even uning her own fath in the middle of the night. "Poor haac, manipulated by his own daughter. Who knows how heartbroken ho'ithe Since Kendra wished to act, Athens would play along Athena sighed and frowned, "Miss Porter's injury. She trailed off. The old lady hurried forward, her voice taking "What is wrong with my granddaughter?

Tell mer Athena's brow knit tighter, her tone tinged with regret. "The cut likely damaged the tendons fear her hand chana thracht. "How can that bel The imperial physicians said the wound was shallow. How could it roach the tendons The old lady staggered Athena could see that the old lady truly had no idea, She said. "Though the tendons may be intact, the flesh is deeply sliced. A star will surely form. The dead tissue will hinder movan depends on later care. If it testers, amputation is not impossible." With a gasp, the old lady turned pale. She sank onto a stool hands trembling.

"No wonder she hasn't woken... such a terrible wound." She began to weep, dabbing at her tears with a handkerche "She our only granddaught How can we live if something happens to her?" Athena hurried to comfort her. "Old Lady, please calm yourself. If Miss Porter regains consciousness and cooperates with treatment, I can sa "Really?" The old lady stopped crying at once, gripping Athena in excitement. "If you cure her, we will owe you a great debt. Whatever terms. we will meet them." "You flatter me, Madam," Athena answered gently.

She returned to the bedside and called softly, "Miss Porter, wake up. If you'remain like this, your hand may really be beyond saving" Seeing no response, the old lady flustered like a headless chicken. Suddenly, she cried out, "Someone, bring a needle!" Athena asked in confusion, "Madam, what are you doing?" Amaid placed a needle in the old woman's hand. With pained resolve, she said, "For the sake of Kendra's hand, she must andure some pa Shejabbed the needle hard into Kendra's fingertip. The room fell silent except for the faint wind outside. Kendra's face twisted in pain.

Her leger twitched, and slowly her eyes opened. The old lady cried out joyfully, "You're awake! Thank goodness, you finally woke up! Oh, you really gave your grandmother a fright!" Kendra looked around in bewilderment. "Where am?" "Oh, my precious child, you are at home." The old lady stamped her feet in anxious affection. "How could you be so foolish as to try to bake your life? af you were gone, how would I Eve?" She sobbed three times for every senterice, weeping until tears streamed. She sat by Kendra's bedside, weeping uncontrollably, her face streaked with tears.

Then she pointed hurriedly at Athena. "Only Her Highness can heal your hand. Obey her treatment. Those imperial physicians were useless. Otherwise why would you still be unconscious!" Listening to this, Kendra felt a deep sense of sullocation. 09:58 Tue, 29 Jul GM Chapter 629 She had brought in imperial doctors only to cover her deception, yet not only were they no help, her grandmai AD