Chapter 221

Maria, how many times have I told you not to drop your cutlery at the dinner table? It’s simply ill-mannered Elspeth chastised Marilla sternly

“Oh, come on, it’s just a fork! Must you yell at the child?” He doted on his granddaughter, came to Maria’s defense

Elspeth’s hand clenched under the table. It seemed that in front of him, even breathing was a mistake.

Im done eating “Marilla, her cheeks burning in embarrassment, mumbled before hurriedly leaving the table

As Marilla left. Thaddeus watched her, deep in thought. Meanwhile, a satisfied smirk played on Glynnis ps

She thought, “Marilla, you could have lived a quiet life at home, without having to face such humiliation. Unfortunately, you overstepped boundaries and messed with my man, so it’s only right that I teach you a lesson. Let’s see who is the apple of our parents eyes, and who is worthy of Mr. Jarethit

“Wait. Jareth?” Hamition looked puzzled thought Jareth was keen on lana.”

Everyone else at the table turned green at his words. It felt like a flock of crows had just flown over their heads.

Thaddeus was in the middle of sipping his water when Hamiltion’s words made him choke. He coughed violently, almost spitting out his water

“Grandpa, how can Mr. Jareth possibly like Evadne?” Glynnis burst out angrily, her face red with fury.

Didn’t he show interest in lana? I may be eighty, but my eyes and ears are still sharp. I noticed how attentive Jareth was to lana at my birthday party. He was so attached to her that t seemed like he wanted to glue himself to her. He’s likely to be one of those husbands who can’t live without his wife”

His sharp gaze then turned to Thaddeus, 1 was even thinking of matching llana with Jareth. The Fairhaven family is a good match for llana. Most importantly, Jareth treats lana very well If lana and Jareth get together, they would definitely live a comfortable and joyous fe

Comfortable, joyous? How could Jareth and Evadne ever lead such a ide?

Thaddeus felt like crushing the cup in his hand.

was on the verge of tears 7 am the one who likes Mr. Jareth now, not Evadne! Shouldn’t you be supporting me? Why would you want

like Jareth? But does Jareth like you?” Hamiltion questioned

at a loss for words.

at my birthday party, I saw how Jareth treated you. Did you two even tak? Did Jareth even glance

clenched her teeth in humiliation, but she couldn’t refute his words. They

Jareth’s fiery temper, you two will be at each other’s throats within days of getting married.” ‘Grandpa Glynnis was close

a prt such questions “Frederic intervened, Jareth does care about Clyninis. He even made a special

her, but so what? Once she married him, she would slowly win him over with her charm “Is

is a very distinguished man. When his he ever made the effort visit a young lady at her house? His visit to

icy gaze sent a chill down Fhr spine, but she continued ts Mr. Avery, the youngest

was shocked, “Hana has a

of the Chambers Group,” Elspeth replied

mentioned that Evadne and Avery were close. True or not, it was enough to dispel Hamilton’s notions of matching

are not a thing”

slammed down his cup, his

they’ve been on more than one private rendezvous. They’ve been to the Rose

they’re not dating, they’re

assumptions without knowing the full story. Evadne is a lady, and currently

was left speechless by her stepson’s

this how you speak to your elders? What

his sentence, Thaddeus stood up, his aura chilly. T’m done eating, enjoy

off, his

at his tie in frustration

heart had been on edge, as if sitting on pins and

with Avery, he felt the air around him thin. If he sat any longer, he

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