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

with such force she tumbled to the floor, stars exploding in her

painful than the sting on her

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

How dare you show your

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

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

were raised in the lap of luxury, my hopes for you were high, my care for you exceeded that for your sister! Yet behind my back, what have

know. I knew nothing.” Glynnis clutched her burning cheek, her eyes swimming with tears, feigning innocence and pity.

courtroom recordings spoke volumes, everyone

wouldn’t? From the start, you knew everything Elspeth was up to, about the hit! Not only did you not tell me, you even helped

not like

you want to follow Elspeth’s path

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

agony.

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was foolish loyalty I was confused! Please, you mustn’t let me go to jail Im your own daughter, could you

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

scrambled aside, as it she were a servant making way for the emperor, watching as Frederic’s imposing figure marched past

side, yet not a soul stopped to help her up,

“Damned!”

the floor, her cries echoing through the

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

her away.

mustered

as she steadied herself,

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

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

such a

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

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 wild child picked up from the streets, with a character so tarnished and lacking any

seed of doubt

didn’t bear much resemblance to Frederic. You could hardly believe

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