Chapter 705

All eyes collectively turned to the open door.

Avery, dressed in a tailored suit, was seen wheeling a frail woman into the throng of guests, making their appearance before everyone!

“Evadne, the lady in the wheelchair is?” Thaddeus whispered, puzzled.

“That’s Jeff’s first wife, Avery’s mother, Evadne looked towards Mrs. Chambers with a somber gaze. Thaddeus‘ eyes narrowed as he recalled seeing Avery’s mother once before, at Myra’s birthday party,

That time, under her son’s meticulous preparation, Mrs. Chambers appeared elegant and noble even in sickness, her beauty and demeanor still carried the grace of a distinguished lady from her younger years.

But this time, the woman’s condition was evidently much worse than before; her hair had turned ashen, her cheeks sunken, and despite the warmth of the room, she clung to a velvet blanket. Her expression revealed her discomfort under the scrutiny of strangers.

The Chambers, father and sons, were visibly shaken!

Especially Jeff, as he looked at his long–abandoned first wife, his eyes reddening inch by inch with surging fury and resentment,

He understood Avery’s motives all too well. Now that Avery had gained a foothold in the family business, his first order of business was undoubtedly to make amends with his mother for the years of neglect and sufferings she had endured,

Betrayal, however, was betrayal.

He had branded her with disgrace for life, and nothing would change that!

And now, by bringing her here, Avery was testing his limits, and making a statement despite his outward deference, Avery was not entirely on his father’s side. He had his own agenda.

out of

We had just managed to turn the page on that incident, and now she reappears, wouldn’t that dredge up the past scandal again? He claims to respect you, but he doesn’t care about your reputation at all! This guy is far too cunning! You

as he

guests murmured among themselves, casting curious glances

come to this? She doesn’t look like a noble lady anymore; she’s

have some mental issues.”

in Helgen for years, living a life neither human nor ghost. No

lost her mind

marriage lasts a hundred days of grace, but Mr.

trembling. “I

here for you, Avery whispered reassuringly,

Chambers saw Evadne

dull eyes lighting up as she called out, “Evadne!

eyes suddenly turned

catch her breath

a while. How have you been

her waist, his jaw set,

Thaddeus‘ gaze, a mocking scom

missed you

Chapter 705

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