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

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

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

spared her no dignity,

heartless creature! How dare you show your face

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

of effort washed away, wishing he could

hopes for you were high, my care for

clutched her burning cheek,

recordings spoke volumes, everyone heard!”

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

it’s not like

you realize you’re an accessory, an accomplice! Do you want

feet, her tear–streaked face lifted in a desperate

agony.

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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

narrowed, and with a fierce shout, he

were a servant making way for the emperor, watching as Frederic’s imposing figure

footsteps buzzed by her side, yet not a soul stopped to help her up, deepening her humiliation.

“Damned!”

her cries echoing through the empty hallway, her words laced

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

her away.

mustered all her strength to rise.

steadied herself,

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

before Evadne, now couldn’t muster a

such a family

so incredibly different? Marilla is such a lovely and

even Mr. Chad, who has been abroad for so long – I’ve seen them all

of doubt taking root in her mind.

resemblance to Frederic. You

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