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

the floor, stars exploding in her vision,

her

all these members of the Abernathy Group, her father spared her no dignity, his hand as heavy as if he were unleashing his

dare you

so pure, so kind and you, a

surged as he spat out each word, feeling his decades of effort washed away, wishing he could end

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

Glynnis clutched her burning cheek,

recordings spoke volumes, everyone heard!”

with rage, clenched his teeth and hissed, “Others might not recognize your voice, but do you think I wouldn’t? From the start, you knew

it’s not like

Do you want to follow

to Frederic’s feet, her tear–streaked face lifted in a desperate plea, her hands

agony.

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Chapter 586

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 locked up? Besides, our family, the Abernathy name can’t withstand another scandal. The Chambers family crumbled from less, do you really want to see

a fierce shout, he bellowed, “Get away

scrambled aside, as it she were a servant making way for the emperor,

clatter of footsteps buzzed by her side, yet not a soul stopped to help her

“Damned!”

echoing through the empty hallway, her words

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

her away.

burning with shame, Glynnis mustered all her strength to

she steadied herself, she

other end of the hallway, bathed in sunlight, stood the Ashbourne

muster a

a family

derisive laugh, “What, did genetics go haywire or something? How can the same womb give birth to two people so incredibly different? Marilla is such a lovely and charming young lady, while Glynnis…

looked puzzled, “Aviana, when you put it that way, I can’t help but wonder myself. The Abernathy siblings – Mr. Thaddeus, Ms. Marilla, even Mr. Chad, who has been abroad for so long – I’ve seen them all in their youth, shining bright like stars among the folks in Elmsworth. But Glynnis, she’s like a

of doubt

even upon closer inspection, Glynnis didn’t bear much resemblance to Frederic. You could hardly believe they

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