Chapter 41: Beggars

When Ewan woke up again, he discovered the time was one p.m, the next day.

But it was okay, because Sandro had informed him of the possible deep sleep yesternight, after giving him the cup of bitter vegetable juice Athena had provided for him to drink.

Ewan could see the reason for the bitter juice which had also served as medicine.

If he felt better yesterday, he felt at his best today.

His muscles were not weary, nor was there a carpenter striking a hammer in his head.

His mind was clear and sharp, and his heart was in pristine condition.

Ewan inhaled calmly and deeply.

When was the last time he breathed this freely? When was the last time his lungs accepted oxygen without emitting pain?

He had a lot to thank Athena for.

Where would he start? What gifts would she accept?

He looked around his room. There was not a sign of anybody.

Ewan, however, already expected that.

He had told Sandro not to return to the hospital again, except if necessary.

He wanted his friend to focus on the running of the company in his absence, since Athena prescribed adequate bed rest for him.

A knock sounded on his door right then.

Ewan half hoped it was Athena, so that he could speak with her, but wondered if it was Zane all the same.

Yet when the door opened, his visitors were Alfonso and his daughter, Fiona.

Were they here to beg? Perhaps for him to revive the company and engagement again?

Ewan debated closing his eyes, to pretend he was asleep—not in the mood for the antics of the Adams’ family—but Alfonso, with his sharp bird eyesight, had already seen he was awake.

had no choice but to sit

pillows behind his back, he rested properly on them and watched the people

yesterday, Fiona was

to see it as a facade, considering how

quiet until they were standing at

greeted, his respect

to himself. He

and her hands clasped

I heard from

everything that transpired? The truth?" Ewan

"Yes, she did. And she is truly sorry about that. You know women

Ewan nodded curtly.

that had almost caused his company to fold up, that had almost caused the death of

back a scoff.

state was caught

male got down from the high stool, and pleaded with his

Fiona followed him immediately.

are sorry, Ewan. Please forgive my daughter’s foolishness. I

A pause.

very much; that has been proven many years ago. You also know how innocent she is, and how supporting she has been all these years. Will you cut her off just because

Ewan said nothing.

tender mercy, my son. Please forgive your fiancée.

at the two people kneeling before him. For some reason, he felt

you join Fiona

twitched

was Ewan asking

was befuddled. He hadn’t expected

I fooled you then? Athena was a whore

words irritated Ewan’s ears. He gestured that they stand

they had set Athena up, they would

just wanted to get their answers

have heard you..." He started, without apologizing for the earlier accusation. "But

quivered in

though, if I notice a positive

lips. She could still win

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