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.

listen to the witch. Do you think

with theories. "I’m not sure really. I haven’t treated the effects

lady in a black face

of Athena, ready to shield

cute but she already knew

down..." She said teasingly to Antonio when the

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

take it the case went well..." The lady spoke, tilting her head up so Athena could see her face. Although that

Susan—or should

witch’s maid again. I lost count of the many times I 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

for Susan; the latter’s identity needed to remain unknown to both Morgan and

already planned on doing so after watching

that happened, things she needed to know, so she won’t be caught unawares. I even gave her a few fashion tips... anything can

she hoped that the "anything" wouldn’t involve

what about

it reminds me of the hell I went through at the

shared a pause, laughing

be returning to headquarters

head to the right. "Just wait around for a while. As you said, anything can happen. I might need your skills soon."

and cleared her throat. "Of

hearing Susan’s words, or rather

"Of course. That’s what puts food on my table after all... and to be honest, I kind of enjoy it." Then, she engulfed Athena in

"Sure, see you around."

them, don’t you?" Antonio asked as soon

the lone car parked in front

fiercely loyal?" He continued once they were

know. I guess by being

arrived at the hospital,

kept echoing around her. Athena threw out replies, barely knowing who

ward where Ewan was kept, her phone dinged with a message. Quickly, she brought up her phone to her field of

gang is on their way to blow up the hall. Should we intercept

from

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