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

hand struck Glynnis with such force she tumbled to the floor, stars exploding in

than the sting on her cheek was the shattering of her pride.

spared her no dignity, his hand as

dare you show your face to me?”

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

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

for you were high, my care for you exceeded that for your

burning cheek, her eyes swimming with tears, feigning innocence and

courtroom recordings spoke volumes, everyone heard!”

I wouldn’t? From the start, you knew everything Elspeth was up to, about

it’s not like

you’re an accessory, an accomplice! Do you want to follow Elspeth’s path straight to jail?”

tear–streaked face lifted in a desperate plea, her

agony.

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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

narrowed, and with a fierce shout, he bellowed, “Get

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

yet not a soul stopped to help her up, deepening

“Damned!”

the empty

tantrum outside!” Two

her away.

face burning with shame, Glynnis mustered all her strength

as she steadied herself, she froze.

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

who used to shamelessly flaunt herself before Evadne, now couldn’t muster a sound, slinking away with her

a family tragedy.”

crossed her arms and let out a 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… she’s like something straight out of a horror story – vulgar, foolish, and downright nasty! I bet

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

a seed of doubt taking root in her mind.

inspection, Glynnis didn’t bear much resemblance to Frederic. You could hardly

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