His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 530

“Mr. Abernathy, Mrs. Abernathy, this is it. This is where Beverly Higgins lives,” said Gordon, looking around nervously

Born into a family of academics, Gordon had served Mr. Abernathy loyally for years, tackling many a tough job. Yet, he had seldom ventured into the gritty neighborhoods where everyday folks struggled to survive. Today, sans bodyguards, his anxiety was palpable.

But Thaddeus stepped out of the car with a cool composure.

A recent ram had left muddy puddles, and as Thaddeus carelessly trod into one, his handmade leather shoes were splattered with muck. He didn’t seem to mind at all.

It was like coming home

“Mr. Abernathy! Watch your step” Gordon cried out too late.

“It’s fine.” Thaddeus said, lips barely moving, nonplussed.

Evadne was about to step out when she felt herself lifted into the air. With a startled yelp, she clung to his neck.

Fearing she’d soil her clean shoes and hem, Thaddeus gave her a firm princess carry, his lips curling with a tender smile, “What’s there to be nervous about? When have I ever dropped you?”

“Whoa, a warning would’ve been nice–you scared me!

Evadne playfully punched his chest, seeing through his ruse. “Besides, it’s just a puddle. I’m not so delicate. I’ve had my share of hardships abroad. Im not that fragile”

“That was then, but now, you have me.” Thaddeus said, gently setting her down and steadying her by the waist.

Thaddeus thought, “Evadne, you have me now. You’ll be the happiest woman in the world.”

“Gordon, why take the long way to Beverly’s first?”

Evadne frowned in confusion. “The other girl’s place seemed closer. We could have stopped there before coming here, right? It would’ve been on the way.”

“Well, Mrs. Abernathy, that girl and her family refuse to see you and Mr. Abernathy Gordon sighed, finding the words difficult

“What’s the matter? Thaddeus’s eyebrows rose in concern.

“There’s no need to explain. I understand them.”“” Evadne said, taking his hand, her eyes soft yet resolute. “We’re not parents ourselves, we can’t fully empathize. The victims are vulnerable. Even the slightest thing puts them on edge. Even if we mean well our status is a threat to them. Plus, with the Chambers Group pressuring them recently it’s understandable they can’t face

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Thaddeus’s austere features grew contemplative, and he nodded.

Those ordinary parents, without illustrious backgrounds or vast wealth, were like ants under the might of the Chambers Group A flick of their fingers could crush them.

They had done all they could to protect their young.

The couple shared a moment of silent empathy, a shared sorrow passing between them

The trio made their way to the top floor.

rubbish piled at the stairwell, boisterous children with no manners–every detail made Gordon’s skin crawl,

“Hard to stomach?”

returning to the Abernathy family, I lived with my mother in

Abernathy. …” Gordon started, taken aback.

my mother was, that was home. After she passed, no matter how grand the Windermere Estate was, it wasn’t home to

grip on Evadne tightening, his voice husky “Luckily, I have Evadne now. Finally, I have a

did

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loving home with his

his intense

the far end of the top floor hallway, in front of a

knock, an elderly lady, hobbling on a

suits, she shook with rage, thumping her cane on the ground, “How dare you come back here! Think you can push around the Higgins, just because it’s a

and Evadne exchanged glances,

here, threatening Beverly and her

the situation, but the old

here! I’m old enough. I’m not afraid of your threats! I fight with you! I witnessed Beverly’s growth. She is good and kind. She is just

caught Gordon unprepared, striking his arm and making him wince in pain.

second was intercepted by Thaddeus, who stepped forward

hurt her!” Evadne cried out, her forehead furrowed in alarm,

mean no harm.”

measured tone, “We’re here to help Ms. Higgins. We’re not associated with the folks who were here before.

young man before her, then her gaze shifted to the stunningly beautiful girl who

looked compatible and approachable, certainly not like the last group that came

hung in the air until the door of the Higgins

door, locked

voice laced with both

bowing politely, her voice as gentle as a flowing stream. “Please, don’t be afraid. We mean no harm, and we’re certainly not with the Chambers Group. We’re well aware of the situation concerning Ms. Higgins. Our

my daughter?” Mrs.

who hurt her are brought to the full extent of the law and pay dearly for their

Higgins’s pupils dilated with a

Group had been overwhelming, and the constant dread had left her unable to drop her guard. “Just who exactly are you

is Evadne,” she hesitated slightly, unsure

she revealed, it seemed to place an immense burden and sense of distance on the already struggling

Mrs. Higgins’s forehead veins throbbed, her chest heaved with emotion, and her countenance darkened, “You’re the heiress of the

tightened, “Mrs. Higgins, I…

are in

that’s not

beast, you’re just reinforcing tyranny! Get out! Don’t you dare harass Beverly again! Mrs. Higgins’s eyes were red with fury, and she screamed at Evadne with heartbreaking

to slam the door, Evadne, in a moment of desperation, grabbed the door

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just give me a moment

opened laundry detergent from