MainNovelAthena had never intended to stir up trouble for herself, at least not so soon. But the moment she heard those words, her pupils
contracted sharply in disbelief.
Maggie's smile twisted into something manic. “Didn't they say his ashes were taken overseas all those years ago? Funny thing—
turns out that man never really loved Kerwin. After all, Kerwin was living proof his wife had betrayed him. So, for a bit of cash, he
soldthe ashes. Didn't even hesitate.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAthena's face drained of all color. Her lips began to tremble uncontrollably.
She flung Maggie's hand away and, without thinking, slapped her across the face.
Maggie hadn't expected that. For a split second, she just stood there, stunned, as if she couldn't believe Athena would dare lay a
hand on her. Had she otten how, back in high school, she'd been the one on her knees, begging for mercy?
“You hit me?” Maggie sputtered.
Athena didn’t answer. Instead, she lashed out again, fists and feet flying, as if possessed by something wild and furious.
Themotion drew the attention of the people inside the chapel. Even Grandma Edith cover, her steps hurried and her
expression confused.
“What's going on here?” she demanded.
Maggie instantly shifted gears, her face crumpling into a picture of wounded innocence. “Grandma, there's just been a little
misunderstanding with an old classmate. | think she’s not feeling well—she started hitting me, and now my cheek is burning...”
Five red fingerprints blazed across Maggie's cheek, but Athena stood there, perfectlyposed, her clothes unruffled. It was clear
who looked like the aggressor.
Athena glanced at Grandma Edith, noticing the stern set of her jaw. The warm kindness from earlier had vanishedpletely.
Maggie's eyes sparkled with smug triumph. Athena met her gaze for a long moment, then turned and walked away.
But Maggie's words kept echoing in her mind. Her hands shook on the steering wheel; something feral and heavy pressed against
her chest, threatening to burst out at any second.
—— The price is only 1/4 of what others charge —
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