Chapter 95

With one last lingering look, Ardolf turned to leave the room. Athena watched him go, her thoughts a whirlwind of emotions. The truth remained concealed, a heavy burden she carried alone for now. But as she turned her attention back to the letter from Lilian, she knew that the time would come when she'd have to confront the secrets that had been unveiled, the truths that demanded to b``e acknowledged. For now, all she could do was take things one step at a time, finding solace in the support of those who cared for her, even as she navigated the storm of her hidden truths.

As the day unfolded, Athena's thoughts were a tempest within her, the truth she had learned and the lie she had told warring for dominance. She moved through her routines with a sense of detachment, her mind preoccupied with the letter, the secrets it held, and the façade she had to maintain.

The sun cast a warm glow across the city as Athena found herself standing on a balcony, gazing out at the bustling streets bel