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 her

sting on her cheek was

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

dare you show your face to me?”

of the Abernathy family, yet why is your sister so pure, so kind and you, a colossal disappointment! Always causing

as he spat out each word, feeling his decades of effort washed away, wishing he could end this harbinger of doom himself.

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

Glynnis clutched her burning

spoke volumes, everyone heard!”

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

it’s not

accessory, an accomplice! Do you want to follow Elspeth’s path straight to

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

agony.

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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,

fierce shout, he

a servant making way for the emperor, watching

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

“Damned!”

her cries echoing through the empty hallway, her words laced with

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

her away.

with shame, Glynnis mustered all her strength to rise.

steadied herself, she

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

couldn’t muster a sound, slinking away

tsk, such a

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

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

seed of doubt taking root

personality; even upon closer inspection, Glynnis didn’t bear much resemblance to Frederic. You could hardly believe they

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