Chapter 249

Whenever Evadne showed up, it was as if a tornado had swept through the Abernathy family, leaving nothing but chaos and discord in its wake.

Evadne didn’t have the time or the inclination to explain herself to Hamilton, believing that the truth would eventually come to light.

Besides, she had already had a taste of Cedric’s character from Emeric and Suri. If he could pull strings to get Glynnis out of a sticky situation, it meant he had taken care of any potential threats, Even if she knew that he had framed Kevin, the police had already closed the case and it was not likely to be reopened.

Cedric’s smile could be as charming as a gentleman, but his actions were as treacherous as a snake in the grass.

Hamilton, on the other hand, had no intention of making things difficult for her, After all, he trusted her. He had seen her genuine, golden heart.

And if he couldn’t trust llana, who else could he trust in this world?

Evadne personally wheeled Hamilton back to his room, with Thaddeus following close on her heels like a loyal hound.

She was annoyed and frustrated, but Hamilton seemed contented, his weathered face illuminated with a gratifying smile. He looked rejuvenated, as if the love in the air was a magical elixir giving him a new lease on life.

“Grandpa, I’m sorry I haven’t been able to visit you recently. I’ve been really busy. You must be angry with me,” Evadne said, guilt etched on her face.

“Nonsense, dear. Just knowing you care about me is enough.” Hamilton squeezed her hand warmly and glanced at Thaddeus. “You’re young. You should be out socializing, meeting impressive men like Avery. I heard you’ve been acquainted with him. Have you taken a liking to any of them? If so, bring them over. ll help you inspect them.”

Thaddeus’s chest tightened as if a sledgehammer had hit it. Hamilton, sitting in his wheelchair, seemed to be enjoying playing matchmaker, even if it meant risking his precious llana’s heart.

“Grandpa, how do you know about Mr. Avery?” Evadne asked, surprised.

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“Oh, even though I don’t go out much these days, I still keep up with the news, Hamilton boasted.

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known Mr. Avery

you childhood friends?” Hamilton asked, his interest

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older sister and younger brother. He was a frail boy and I always had to look after him,” Evadne said with

heart ached as he watched her, and a pang of pain shot through

his past. He was sure he had met

mention your close relationship with the Chambers family before?” Hamilton asked, more curious

bumped into each other coincidentally not long ago and reconnected,” Evadne explained. “I see. I heard that at the charity auction you organized, Mr. Avery donated an extremely valuable necklace to raise

for the help I gave him when we

than this cold and stiff lump of wood we have here!” He was not really praising Avery, but trying to provoke Thaddeus

the beginning, it was a mutual decision, and I hold no ill feelings toward him,” Evadne said, her eyes as calm as a still

sharp pain in his heart. He knew he was at fault and he regretted it. He wished he

Evadne was about to leave, Thaddeus quickly followed her. “I’ll

lost it. She turned around and pointed

raised his

to say “don’t“, but it came out as

all the

Thaddeus. I’m a grown woman

I’m walking you home.” Thaddeus insisted, taking a

remembered his arms around her earlier that evening. She clenched her teeth and brushed an imaginary speck of dust off her shoulder. “Thaddeus, I

for you, but because your grandfather was there. Don’t push

already, seething because of Cedric and Glynnis. Even a stray dog would get a slap from me right now. Do you want the next one?”

thought her words were pretty badass and

raised an eyebrow

know. I’ll

happens between the Dempsey family and the Ashbourne family

whole Abernathy family, even making Cedric lose face. A

realized that Thaddeus‘ actions were likely more about protecting his own

all, it was clear that Frederic wanted to bring Cedric into the Abernathy group. If Cedric became their legal advisor, Frederic would have another strong ally, which would be bad

these thoughts, all Evadne could do

her again, a stern voice

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