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

she tumbled to the floor, stars exploding

than the sting on her cheek

Group, her father spared her no dignity, his hand as heavy as if he were unleashing his fury for

How dare you show your face

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

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

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

didn’t know. I knew nothing.” Glynnis clutched her burning cheek,

spoke volumes,

start, you knew everything Elspeth was up to, about the hit! Not only did you not tell me, you even helped her conceal it? Have you

it’s not

you

a desperate plea,

agony.

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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,

fierce shout, he bellowed, “Get away from

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

by her side, yet not a

“Damned!”

the

This is a courthouse, not a barnyard! Take your tantrum outside!”

her away.

Glynnis mustered all her

as she steadied herself,

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

Evadne, now couldn’t muster a sound, slinking away with her

a family tragedy.”

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

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

eyes narrowed slightly, a seed of doubt taking root in her

to Frederic. You could hardly believe they were

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