Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife: The Twins Are Not Yours!

Chapter 297: Friend?

"She’s better now. Awake even. Agents..." Athena stopped mid-sentence as Heronica suddenly waved her hand, seeking attention.

With her lips pressed into a tight line and her frown deepening, Athena chose to remain impassive to Heronica’s plight.

She had maintained her calm when panic had thrown Heronica to the ground, and remained indifferent while Cole had frantically shouted for help, desperately searching for anyone who might take pity on them. But no one had come to their aid.

Athena had only shown a sliver of compassion by providing a bottle of cold water, musing to herself that the black cells likely needed the duo alive for after all.

Fortunately for the black cells, Heronica was alive and breathing steadily.

Was she waving to say thanks? Well, she could express her gratitude from where she was.

The impatience coiled within Athena’s chest as she watched Cole assist Heronica to her feet.

"Thanks for your help, Doctor," Heronica said with a quivering voice.

Athena shrugged nonchalantly. "It’s just for the sake of the black cells. Is that all you wanted?"

The only reason she entertained this exchange was her need for information; perhaps Heronica knew more than she was willing to admit. Otherwise, Athena would have simply left. Her body still overflowed with disgust for people like Heronica and Cole, who showed a complete disregard for human life.

"I’m sorry,"

Ewan hissed from behind Athena, clearly frustrated with Heronica’s meek apology, which seemed more rooted in fear of consequences than genuine remorse.

that," Athena replied sharply,

I can’t spend time there... I’ve heard it’s the worst place on

Athena fought to suppress the urge to lessen Heronica’s

So, Athena gestured to the agents to come and pick Heronica

through, but Athena remembered all

would sleep with her, while sinking iron nails into her

her head. The fact that the lady was only twenty-one didn’t change her actions or the

away while shutting her heart against Heronica’s cries as she

feel bad, Athena. You did the right thing," Ewan said, trying

unable to shake the nagging doubt. "It’s just that she’s young, and I can’t help but wonder what brought her

actions have consequences for the first time in her life. You can always help her later. But

nodded, looking up at him, searching his captivating eyes for understanding. "Yeah,

his expression

her head to the side.

and discreetly slipped away, not wanting to

not entirely unaware of Aiden’s departure. She found it amusing, and Ewan’s smile indicated that he did, too, as he watched Aiden’s retreating

should be friends. For the sake of the kids, at least. And for our work together. Don’t

she contemplated the reality

and love for him six years ago. Though recent revelations painted him in a more favorable light and showed that he wasn’t wholly responsible for the past, it didn’t mean he was entirely

about letting go and embracing forgiveness. So far, it has been working well. She hoped she wouldn’t

out her hand, smiling brightly when Ewan met

let’s be friends.

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