Chapter 148: The Court Case XI
Fiona has a child? Ewan repeated mentally, disbelief flooding his mind as he turned fully to face the woman he had once planned to marry, before Athena’s unexpected return shattered that possibility. A woman who had deceived him into believing she was a virgin, when in reality, she was an open invitation for any man seeking her favors.
But a child? When had that happened? Where was the child? Surely, it must belong to that devil, Morgan! His conclusion rang out, echoing in tandem with the crowd’s shocked response as they processed Athena’s shocking revelation.
"Of course she would have a child for that evil man, Morgan! I am not surprised!"
"Who knows, it might belong to another! Since she’s open to all and sundry. No respect and dignity for herself!"
"What do you think Morgan will do when he finds out if the baby belongs to someone else? What if he discovers her escapades with another man?"
"And how is that my business? If he wants to kill her, then so be it! She deserves to die after all. If the council won’t order it, then we will take it upon ourselves!"
"That’s true!"
Fiona shuddered as this chorus of voices erupted, the crowd’s agreement to her death resonating ominously with her impending doom. She clasped her hands together tightly, struggling to quell the trembling that threatened to consume her.
When her father attempted to place his palm over hers, seeking to offer comfort, she shook it away, defiance aflame in her eyes. How had Athena known about her daughter?