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 line, selfish and

here? Is it not intentionally letting outsiders laugh at the Chambers family? 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!

grew even darker as he listened

the guests murmured among themselves, casting curious

mysterious Mrs. Chambers? Good heavens, how has she come to this? She doesn’t look like a noble lady anymore; she’s just a withered old

have some mental

Chambers family in Helgen for years, living

lost her mind

marriage lasts a hundred days of grace, but Mr.

at Avery’s sleeve, her voice trembling. “I don’t like this place. Can we go home now, pleaser

for you, Avery whispered reassuringly,

Chambers saw Evadne standing there, a vision of poise and

face, her dull eyes lighting up as she called

eyes suddenly turned

closer, Evadne couldn’t help but catch her breath but still managed to show a

been a while.

his grip on her waist, his jaw set, his

and met Thaddeus‘ gaze, a mocking scom barely

you so much. “

Chapter 705

now, she seemed to have found a lifeline, grasping her hand, holding it in her palm. “Have you been busy lately? Why haven’t you visited to see Ave? Are you upset with each other? Did Ave make you angry? Please don’t be mad at

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