Chapter 586

The once tranquil hallway was now shattered by the thunderous footsteps of the Abernathy entourage.

Frederic, his face as cold as a winter’s frost and eyes bloodshot, marched forward, radiating an icy fury with each determined step. Those trailing in the wake of the Abernathy Group didn’t dare draw a breath too loudly

Dennis followed closely behind Frederic, keeping a stiff upper lip, yet inside, he was riding a wave of satisfaction after the court

session

He’d held his tongue for far too long.

Day in and day out, Dennis watched as Elspeth enjoyed all that should have belonged to the late Mrs. Winter. As a secretary, he had no choice but to bow and scrape, offering Elspeth reluctant respect, which gnawed at him, brewing a silent resentment.

But, thank heavens, justice seemed to finally be on the horizon.

“Mr. Abernathy,” Dennis ventured cautiously, feigning concern. “The verdict will be announced at three. Is there anything else you need to set in motion before then? If you have a plan, I’m at your service.”

Before he could finish, Frederic’s glare cut through him like a blade of Ice. His voice, raw and sharp as if torn asunder, he hissed, “Have I lost my mind, or have you? Why on earth would I lift a finger to save a despicable, vile murderess? She killed Cynthia! She took the life of the woman I loved most! Save her? I’d rather strangle her with my bare hands right now!”

Despite the crowd in the hallway, a deathly silence ensued.

Dennis immediately positioned himself to the side, his heart finally settling, whispering, “Yes, understood.”

Frederic advanced a few more steps when suddenly Glynnis collided with him, distraught and disoriented.

“Daddy.”

Glynnis froze, her body rigid as she stood before the brooding skirt.

Frederic, expressionless, stepped closer.

“Daddy, my mom. Ah!”

Smack!

Her heart fluttered in panic, her legs trembling beneath her

to the

than the sting on her cheek

father spared her no dignity, his

How dare you

rage. “Both daughters of the Abernathy family, yet why is your sister so pure, so kind and you, a colossal disappointment! Always causing trouble, and as you grew, you couldn’t tell right from wrong, just led around by that witch’s nose!”

surged as he spat out each word, feeling his decades of effort washed away, wishing he could end this harbinger of doom himself.

you were high, my care for you exceeded that for your sister! Yet behind my back, what have you and your devil of a mother

knew nothing.” Glynnis clutched her burning cheek, her eyes swimming

recordings spoke volumes,

hissed, “Others might not recognize your voice, but do you think I wouldn’t? From the start, you knew everything Elspeth was

not

you’re an accessory, an accomplice! Do you want to follow Elspeth’s path

her tear–streaked face lifted in a desperate plea, her hands wringing together like

agony.

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mistake. I truly see it now! I did those things because she forced mel She’s my mother When she told me to do something. I couldn’t refuse! It was foolish loyalty I was confused! Please, you mustn’t let me go to jail Im your own daughter, could you really bear to see me

and with a fierce shout, he

it she were a servant making way for the emperor, watching as Frederic’s

by her side, yet not a soul stopped to help

“Damned!”

echoing through the empty hallway, her words laced with venom.

a courthouse, not a barnyard! Take your tantrum outside!” Two officers approached with looks of

her away.

Glynnis mustered all her strength to rise.

as she steadied herself,

the hallway, bathed in sunlight, stood the Ashbourne family, witnessing her disgrace in

shamelessly flaunt herself before Evadne, now couldn’t muster

tsk, such a family tragedy.”

incredibly different? Marilla is such a lovely and charming young lady, while

long – I’ve seen them all in their youth, shining bright like stars among the folks in Elmsworth. But Glynnis, she’s like a wild child picked up

slightly, a seed of doubt

didn’t bear much resemblance to Frederic. You could hardly believe they were related when you saw them together.

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