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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known Mr. Avery

childhood friends?” Hamilton asked, his interest

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look after him,” Evadne said with a smile,

pang of pain shot through his head. He turned away, pressing his temples to ease

his past. He was sure he

never heard you mention your close relationship with the Chambers family before?” Hamilton asked,

with his mother later and we lost touch. We 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 funds. He seems to care

probably just grateful for the help I gave him when we were kids. He wanted to thank me,” Evadne responded with

of wood we have here!” He was not really praising Avery, but

don’t hold any grudges against Mr. Thaddeus because of our divorce. I’ve told you from the beginning, it was a mutual decision, and I hold no ill feelings toward him,” Evadne

felt a sharp pain in his heart. He knew he was at fault and he regretted

about to leave, Thaddeus quickly

back her anger, finally lost it. She

raised his eyebrows in

her lip, slightly embarrassed. She meant to say “don’t“, but it

all the

need your help, Thaddeus. I’m a grown woman

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

her teeth and brushed an imaginary speck of dust off her shoulder. “Thaddeus,

I have any feelings for you, but because your grandfather was there.

a stray dog would get a slap from me right

words were pretty badass

Thaddeus just raised an eyebrow and held back a

you again, let me know.

What happens between the Dempsey family and the Ashbourne family is none of your business. You

had defended her in front of the whole Abernathy family, even

Thaddeus‘ actions were likely

Frederic wanted to bring Cedric into the Abernathy group. If Cedric became their legal advisor, Frederic would have another strong ally,

thoughts, all Evadne

to approach her again, a stern voice

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