Chapter 308:

Lanny was staying at Mabel’s place too, finding respite amidst the verdant embrace of the small garden, a cup of tea in hand. It was no surprise when Glenda approached him; he had anticipated this moment long ago. In his estimation, Mabel and Glenda shared a certain lack of foresight. How could evidence easily vanish into thin air?

Setting down his teacup, Lanny stared at the uneasy Glenda with empathy. “Mabel’s wrongdoing cannot remain hidden, can they?” Glenda nodded, her discomfort evident. “The tide has turned online. Our daughter bears the brunt of public condemnation while Elyse stands declared innocent.”

“You reap what you sow. I urged you to heed my counsel. Now you understand the gravity of our situation. You should have listened,” Lanny remarked, recognizing Jayden’s influence. Despite his physical limitations, Lanny held Jayden in high regard.

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Indeed, Lanny’s keen observation had not failed him. Even after a year in a wheelchair, Jayden’s eyes retained their sharpness. They spoke of authority; Jayden’s gaze was perpetually astute and uncompromising.

After some consideration, Glenda proposed, “Should we appeal to Elyse directly? Perhaps she could quell the online storm and facilitate Mabel’s entry into the entertainment industry after a suitable interval. We are, after all, family.”

Lanny scoffed, “I doubt family holds much sway now. Jayden likely sees us differently.” Glenda retorted cheekily, “Jayden’s marriage to Elyse makes us family. How can there be ill will within a family?”

self-preservation. Your notion of reinstating Mabel into showbiz is ill-advised. Once this ordeal concludes, we

tone grew somber. “You know her defiance. Marriage is not a notion she’ll entertain willingly. Even in dire straits, you remain her

agony, Lanny spat on her. In Lanny’s view, Glenda and Mabel

was informed of the need to apologize to Elyse, she locked herself in her room, declaring defiantly, “Not even if the heavens themselves demand it! I refuse to bend to Elyse’s whims.” Lanny pounded urgently on

promised to go in

prospect of Mabel’s drastic action, Glenda intervened, halting Lanny’s insistence. “Let

frustration ignited, his gaze ablaze with anger. “Let her jump if she dares. A fall from the

attic, housed Mabel’s quarters on the uppermost level, affording her

it. I see now your true intentions. You’d rather see me perish than face Jayden’s

“Then jump, and perhaps peace will be restored. If my demise is

ominous silence. Trembling, Glenda dared to

pang of guilt gnawed at him, Lanny maintained his facade of resolve. “Let her. Jump if she wants. I shall inform Jayden of the outcome. If any harm befalls our

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