Chapter 148: The Court Case XI

Fiona has a child? Ewan repeated mentally, disbelief flooding his mind as he turned fully to face the woman he had once planned to marry, before Athena’s unexpected return shattered that possibility. A woman who had deceived him into believing she was a virgin, when in reality, she was an open invitation for any man seeking her favors.

But a child? When had that happened? Where was the child? Surely, it must belong to that devil, Morgan! His conclusion rang out, echoing in tandem with the crowd’s shocked response as they processed Athena’s shocking revelation.

"Of course she would have a child for that evil man, Morgan! I am not surprised!"

"Who knows, it might belong to another! Since she’s open to all and sundry. No respect and dignity for herself!"

"What do you think Morgan will do when he finds out if the baby belongs to someone else? What if he discovers her escapades with another man?"

"And how is that my business? If he wants to kill her, then so be it! She deserves to die after all. If the council won’t order it, then we will take it upon ourselves!"

"That’s true!"

Fiona shuddered as this chorus of voices erupted, the crowd’s agreement to her death resonating ominously with her impending doom. She clasped her hands together tightly, struggling to quell the trembling that threatened to consume her.

When her father attempted to place his palm over hers, seeking to offer comfort, she shook it away, defiance aflame in her eyes. How had Athena known about her daughter?

Fiona subtly cocked her head to the side, an idea flickering in her mind. She could deftly deny it now and later devise a plan to navigate this treacherous situation... because if Morgan discovered this, he would abuse her until she lay dead at his feet!

was still Ewan’s wife, were you aware of

husband and daughter had gone to rid themselves of Athena, shook her head slowly, disbelief etched

how about you,

emotions. Was he aware? Of course, he was! But should he admit

need to fabricate lies. With a heavy sigh of defeat, he nodded, causing

this was different. How could they keep her in the dark? Did they fear she wouldn’t align herself with

Her heart constricted painfully at

had no

Alfonso, what happened to the child?" Athena pressed on, her sly smile betraying her inner excitement and surprise; she hadn’t anticipated Alfonso’s

himself before saying, "We dropped

Fiona. "Fiona, do you have anything

How could her father blindly agree with Athena, the vile woman? What if Athena had no evidence? How could the latter have gathered a piece of her hair

that I have no child. I don’t know what nonsense

voice tinged with sadness on Kendra’s behalf. Behind her, Nathaniel and Kathleen clenched their fists, wishing to eradicate every trace of Fiona from their lovely friend, Kendra. She didn’t

wearing thin. "There is no denial here, as there is no child anywhere.

ground together in frustration as Fiona shrugged his hand away from her for the second time. Hadn’t she learned

seething, but she was unbothered, focusing instead on Athena as if hoping to prove her wrong, just once. But today

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