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

the sting on her cheek was

dignity, his hand

creature! How dare you show your

in Frederic’s eyes was blood–red as he shook with 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

feeling his decades of effort washed away, wishing he could end

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

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

recordings spoke

might not recognize your voice, but do you think I wouldn’t? From the start, you knew everything Elspeth was up to, about the hit! Not only did you not tell me, you even

not like that.”

Do you want to

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

agony.

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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

shout, he bellowed, “Get away

were a servant making way

her side, yet not a soul stopped to help

“Damned!”

pounded the floor, her cries echoing through the empty hallway, her words

Take your tantrum outside!” Two officers approached with looks

her away.

with shame, Glynnis mustered all

as she steadied herself,

stood the Ashbourne family,

to shamelessly flaunt herself before Evadne, now couldn’t muster a

tsk, such a

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 her mother, even twenty years younger, would put her to shame!”

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

of doubt taking root in

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

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