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.

choice

properly on them and watched the people he considered

yesterday, Fiona was

it as a

kept quiet until they were standing at the foot of the

greeted, his respect

before dragging the nearby tall stool to

head bowed, and her hands clasped in

doing? I heard from Fiona what

she tell you everything that transpired? The truth?" Ewan cut straight

at Fiona, before nodding. "Yes, she did. And she is truly sorry about that. You know women

Ewan nodded curtly.

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

back a

unamused state was caught by

down from the high stool, and pleaded with his

Fiona followed him immediately.

daughter’s foolishness. I promise it won’t happen

A pause.

been proven many years ago. You also know how innocent she is, and how supporting she has been all

Ewan said nothing.

my son. Please forgive your

two people kneeling before him. For some reason, he felt no pity toward them, no haste to

you join

twitched in

was Ewan asking the

he was befuddled. He

such a question, Ewan? How can you think I fooled you then? Athena was a whore six years ago... there was

words irritated Ewan’s ears. He gestured

set Athena up, they would never

wanted to get their answers

started, without apologizing for the earlier accusation. "But Fiona

quivered in

the status though, if I notice a positive change in

She could still win Ewan’s heart, if she played her cards

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