Chapter 429

“Jareth, I appreciate your continued concern for me, a smile of approval gracing Frederic’s lips.

“Not just me, Marilla and Thad are thinking about you too,” Jareth’s eyes curved into crescents, his words sweet enough to induce a toothache. This was not just about impressing his future father–in–law, but also about earning some brownie points for his best friend.

“I haven’t seen Marilla in a while. You two follow me to the study, let’s sit and catch up. As Frederic spoke, a tender smile danced on his face as he beckoned Marilla over, “Come Marilla, come to your dad”

As Marilla grew older, her interactions with her father lessened. But in her memories, her father was always the one who doted on her the most.

“Daddy” Her eyes bright as a doe’s, she released Jareth’s hand and walked towards Frederic.

For some unknown reason, Jareth’s eyes reddened and a sour feeling rose in him at the sight. He knew, no matter how good he was to Marilla, no matter how much he loved her, he could never replace her family in her heart.

Perhaps in this world, many people could live without love, but none could bear the pain of losing their family, of being tom away from their flesh and blood.

As Marilla approached, Frederic smilingly opened his arms, enveloping her petite frame. His large, gentle hand caressed her silky raven hair as he held his long–absent daughter close to his heart.

She pressed her small face into her father’s chest, and for some reason, her heart fluttered, and a bitter emotion welled up. Tear drops trickled down, dampening Frederic’s neat shirt.

At that moment, Glynnis‘ rage finally hit its peak, and she was on the verge of tears. As Frederic’s first–born, she was always the apple of the Abernathy family’s eye. She was proud of her intelligence and beauty, and from a young age, her competitive nature had always made her the center of her parents‘ attention, overshadowing Manilla’s existence. But now, Hamilton, Elspeth, then Jareth. Marilla was slowly taking away everything that used to be hers!

Even Frederic’s affection was stolen by her!

She was filled with rage, unbearable rage!

On the other side.

Elspeth, who was confined to the house, had been terrified by the news about Ward and the online comments. She was in a state of panic, not knowing what to do.

Frantically, she found the medication Victor had left her gave herself two shots, and her convulsing nerves finally calmed down, allowing her to think a bit.

to country T, would be caught. Even less did she expect that the sparks of

guarantee that Ward wouldn’t crack under pressure and spill everything about her hiring him to kill Erica. By then, it

by Frederic’s house arrest and the only person

there sobbing uncontrollably. But Elspeth had no time to deal with her messy emotions; she got straight to the point, “Ward’s been

done?” Glynnis sniffed, a cold light flashing in her eyes, “Weren’t those things all ordered by you? What does that have

ungrateful girl! Are you trying to wash your hands off this now? Your own mom is in trouble, and instead of thinking ways to help. you just want to

being mother and daughter; they

What are you planning?” Glynnis asked, her

her face chillingly cold, Tm going

who had been gradually trained by Elspeth, didn’t even blink at

anyone noticing!” Saying this, Elspeth tossed a bank card towards Glynnis, “The money in here is enough for you to handle this. Deal with it as soon as possible; don’t make

hand, feeling like she was holding

do this for you, but

do you have any conscience left?” Elspeth scolded, her left hand on her hip and her

always with Jareth, and she’s getting close to Evadne. She’s

realizing that her daughter was too much like her. And because of their similarities, she felt a twinge of fear.

either!” Glynnis said through gritted teeth, Tonight, Jareth brought Marilla to see Dad. They were all so happy together. It’s clear

your sister. What can I do? Elspeth scoffed, not

Ward then.” Glynnis lifted her wine–red lips in a predatory smile, “Mam, you know as well as I do that we may be in the same boat, but what can you do stranded at home? Who else can you rely on if not me?”

with anger. This ungrateful wretch, daring to challenge her own

to ride his coattails to a better standing. But have you considered even if my sister does marry into the Fairhaven family, what can she do to help you? Jareth is Thaddeus’s buddy after all, and Marilla is tight with Evadne. You’ve seen how she’s sided with that woman. Since your fall from grace, it’s been me looking after you, me caring for you. What has Marilla

thunderstruck, speechless.

now, she was stuck at home, barely able to fend for herself, let alone worry about

else’s wife or husband. Only

eyes were dark and hollow, her teeth grinding audibly, “As long as you help me get rid of

a fierce and exhilarating light sparked in Glynnis’s eyes.

she couldn’t enter the Fairhaven

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