Chapter 157: Impersonator

Outside the council hall, the area was so deserted that if Athena hadn’t been present for today’s court case, she would have thought no meeting had been held.

Yet, it was quite understandable; the excitement was over, and everyone had rushed home as the day began to fade.

"Is it snowing now? Seriously?" Antonio asked, just at the same moment that Athena saw the cold white flakes land right in front of her.

A childish happy smile stretched across her lips as she looked up and beheld the falling snow. Not only had an unfortunate event been thwarted today, but it felt as if nature was favoring her. She thought this as she put out her hand to catch some of the flakes.

"Goodwill?" Antonio muttered, his eyes fixed on Athena’s smile with fondness and love.

"I will take it as so." Athena responded, chuckling softly at the freedom she felt; a chuckle which was followed by a deep laughter at the case well won in the elders’ council today.

Athena laughed until her eyes became wet, happiness washing over her in waves as she spread her arms out, swirling slowly and catching snow in her hands while intermittently sniffing them.

Beside her, Antonio watched with a deep longing evident in his eyes.

"You really like the snow, Athena. I didn’t know that."

Athena’s enjoyment was cut short by Sandro’s voice.

She swiveled and looked at him. Although his eyes were sad, there was a thin smile on his lips.

"Yeah, I do like the snow. It’s been a while since I’ve been blessed with its presence. Did you change your mind? Are you heading to the hospital now?"

Sandro furrowed his eyebrows. "Not exactly. The cleaners are already here, so I have to take my leave."

Athena’s eyes were riddled with confusion as she turned and looked at Antonio, but the latter chuckled softly. "Yeah, they arrived on foot. When they saw how engrossed you were with the snow, I gestured for them to use the other entrance."

Oh. Athena thought, shaking her head. Well, it was time to head out then. She could enjoy the snow later. "So, are you heading to the hospital now?"

"Yes." Sandro said, pointing at his car. "I’ll meet you there?"

Athena nodded and wished him a safe ride.

choosing to listen to the witch. Do you think the drugs had anything to do with it?

really. I haven’t treated the effects of the drug before, but I’ll know after today when I conduct

noticed a lady in a

slightly in front of

but she

said teasingly to Antonio when the lady halted before

glanced back at her with furrowed eyebrows, concern etched clearly on his

lady spoke, tilting her head up so Athena could see

Susan—or

thought of strangling her, whether for sending me on ridiculous errands, or for poisoning Ewan, or while she dressed up to entertain Morgan. You are really going to increase my

around the council hall was actually for Susan; the latter’s identity needed to remain unknown to both Morgan and Fiona,

doing so after watching the video.

told her a couple of things that happened, things she needed to

she hoped that the "anything" wouldn’t

about your

the hell I went through at the hands of

shared a pause,

returning

said, anything can happen. I might need your skills soon." A slight pause. "Were you able to get Fiona’s

cleared her throat.

hearing Susan’s words, or rather Fiona’s. "You are really good at

to be honest, I kind of enjoy it." Then,

"Sure, see you around."

them, don’t you?" Antonio

toward the lone car parked in front of

you make them fiercely loyal?" He continued once they were in

guess by being a good

the hospital, the place was buzzing with

afternoon, Doctor Athena..." kept echoing around her. Athena

her phone dinged with a message. Quickly, she brought up her phone to

gang is on their way to blow up the hall.

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