Athena’s POV My connection with Ralph blossomed, he stopped the expectation of odd and even days. Tala handled the spy planted to watch over me, but caution lingered in my mind. "Someone is here to see you." Yifa announced it to me one morning. "Who?" "Ulf’s mother." My heart skipped a beat, pondering why she sought me out. Approaching the outside lounge, I found an elderly woman seated. Despite being Ulf's mother, her kind demeanor struck me, reminiscent of Ralph's former wife. "I hope I'm not interrupting your precious time?" she asked softly. "No, you're not," I replied with a smile, taking a seat beside her. "You're the only one who can help me talk to Ralph about my daughter." "Okay?" "She has been very rude and steps on everyone's nerves, but she is still my d

