Chapter 409

The mention of Evadne caused a dark cloud to descend over Hamilton’s face, an ominous sign of brewing storm.

“What did you say? What do you mean by that?”

“Evadne and Elspeth have always been like oil and water, a well known fact even before she and Thaddeus divorced If you think about it, every time she made an appearance, it was always to stir up trouble for the Abernathy Group. This time is no different. Even if she disregards Elspeth’s feelings, she should at least respect the reputation of the Abernathy family!”

Frederic originally intended to gloss over his error in judgment, but the more he spoke, the more he let his resentment toward Evadne show. He was so convincing that he almost fooled himself, “The funeral was a solemn occasion. Why did she have to create a scene then? Couldn’t she wait until it was over? Her actions clearly indicate that she wants to go against the Abernathy Group. The current state of affairs is entirely due to Evadne’s reckless actions and her relentless attacks on our group!”

“So, you think Evadne is to blame for all this?” Hamilton’s piercing gaze narrowed,

“At the very least, Evadne bears undeniable responsibility,” Frederic replied coolly, a master of buck–passing.

“Shut the fuck up!”

Hamilton, unable to control his rage, grabbed the telephone from the table and flung it at Frederic!

This time, Frederic dodged it. If he hadn’t, his head would have resembled a camel’s hump!

“When a servant from the Abernathy family died, you and Elspeth, as the masters of Windermere Estate, showed complete disregard for a human life! Evadne, with her family, was these ones who arranged the funeral for that poor kid, granting her the respect and dignity she deserved. You not only failed to do anything but also allowed your reckless wife to run wild. And now, you’re blaming Evadne, an innocent woman. You’re blaming a young woman in her twenties. Do you have any shame left?”

Hamilton couldn’t remain calm when it came to his precious llana. His eyes were bloodshot with rage, his pale, dry lips trembling, “Frederic, when did you become so ruthless and unjust? Or have you always been like this, and I was just too blind to see it?”

Frederic was taken aback!

Seeing the anger in his father’s eyes, he felt a cold shiver run down his spine. His temples throbbed, “So you’ve never really accepted nie, have you? Back then, compared to Felix, you would have rather seen me in prison, wouldn’t you?”

Hamilton’s pupils contracted, he slapped the armrest of his wheelchair, “Both you and your brother are my sons. In my eyes, you’re equal. I’ve never favored one over the other. It’s your overthinking that made you feel neglected and overlooked! But now, I do regret not sending you to jail to teach you a lesson! I regret not getting rid of that vixen Elspeth when you were so determined to marry her! I regret not protecting Thaddeus and his mother, resulting in Thaddeus losing his mother at such a young age. You missed out on a woman who truly loved you!”

“Loved me? What did you say?” Frederic’s face turned pale; he asked in shock.

Hamilton thought of Thaddeus‘ mother, a woman named Cynthia Winter, a pang of bitterness surged in his heart, “Cynthia only ever loved you. She never changed her feeling toward you, nor did she have crush on any other man. I always wondered who Thaddeus inherited his hopeless romantic nature from. I initially thought it was from me, but then I realized, he got it from his mother.”

“It’s impossible. How can it be?”

Frederic’s eyes were filled with confusion, “If she loved me, why didn’t she agree to marry me? Why was she so indifferent to me? She wouldn’t even let me touch her.”

“That’s because she was suffering, both physically and mentally. She was severely depressed and was in constant pain. Every morning, her first thought was how she should end her life, but thinking of Thaddeus, she couldn’t bear to leave her young son behind.”

a sharp pain gripping

wasn’t any abnormality about her. Besides, at that period of time, people had few knowledge on this mental disease; most of those suffering from depression tended to be neglected by their family,

overlooked it.

love with someone else. But then one day, when you were away on a business trip, Cynthia

here today to ask

ever, standing in front of him without any makeup, dressed modestly. It was no wonder his son

“I hope you would allow me to leave

about Thaddeus, do you plan to take him too?” Hamilton was unable to

shook

not even Thad. He is my son, but he is also Frederic’s son, your grandson. I have seen how much you care for him, and knowing that he has a grandfather who loves him will bring me comfort no matter where I am. Moreover, I

him to resent me.”

Hamilton could sée

him in her lifetime. If her son was able to stay at the Abernathy Group, he’d receive the best education

elites.

would always plan the best for their son since

“I have a question for you, Cynthia. Why do you want to

He even wants to marry you. Once you become his legal wife, you would be a member of the Abernathy family. You have even given him a son, Thaddeus, who could potentially be the future

my

his question was rude, yet Cynthia did not show any signs

can accompany him. The woman standing by his side should be beautiful and competent, capable of taking care of him and their kids, and contributing to his career. But I cannot do any

narrated all this, his eyes welling up with

<

his heart pounding heavily in

He murmured, his lips trembling, the muscles on his

distraught state, Hamilton was reminded of Thaddeus. In many ways, he felt that his grandson was far more promising than his son, but there was

this a secret from you. She wanted to leave quietly, without causing any fuss. She didn’t want you or Thaddeus to

her.”

only cared about keeping Thaddeus in the Abernathy family. But I didn’t expect Elspeth to come into the picture! I didn’t expect you to fall for another woman, and bring such a terrible person into the Abernathy family! I regret it so much.” “If Cynthia hadn’t been so cold towards me, if she hadn’t despised me,

Cynthia held a higher place in Frederic’s

his heart, but he was stubborn; he never admitted his mistakes, nor did he back down. He was the golden boy, the pride of the heavens. Everything he wanted was within his reach,

Elspeth was able to wedge herself between them, and how that deceptive, malicious woman

bring out the

“Yes, Mr. Abernathy.”

the former Mrs. Abernathy. She left them with Mr. Hamilton before deciding to leave the Abernathy family. She said it would be a pity to throw them away, but keeping them would only bring her sorrow. So, these items, including the tokens of love and rings you once gave her, should be returned to

stared at the box, his hands trembling but not

with the new. I don’t see any reason for you to keep these reminders of

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255