Chapter 746

Glynnis‘ caustic remarks stripped Marilla’s face of all color, her slender frame trembling even more violently. She clenched her eyes shut, mangling the small teddy bear in her grip.

It was the only way she could force herself not to recall those horrifying memories.

“So you can’t snag a spot as Mrs. Fairhaven, but hey, looks like you might land a cozy spot with Mr. Bartley’s son. Congrats in advance.” Glynnis flipped her hair arrogantly – a clear mimic of Elspeth’s flirtatious antics, “But sadly, I don’t have any wedding gift for you.”

Thaddeus‘ brows were knitted in anger, his eyes searing with crimson fury, “Say that one more time, and I’ll make sure your right ear hears nothing ever again.”

“Can’t handle the truth? She’s heading straight into the Bartley family’s arms, and your scowling won’t change a thing!”

Like a tiger Thaddeus advanced towards her with menacing steps.

Glynnis threw her hands up in dramatic despair, “Help! Dad! Save me! Thaddeus is out for blood!”

“Enough! What is all this racket?!” Frederic stood on the staircase, glaring down at the feuding pair, his voice thunderous.

“Dad! Thaddeus is going to hit me. He only knows how to hit women!”

Glynnis sobbed exaggeratedly, “He might as well just kill me!”

“That’s enough!” Frederic pinched the bridge of his nose, his patience worn thin by the shrill noise, “Dennis, take her to the airport, now!”

“Yes, Mr. Frederic Abernathy.”

Dennis glanced coldly at Glynnis, “After you.”

Gritting her teeth, Glynnis hauled her hefty suitcase towards the door. Frederic, not entirely heartless, commanded sternly, “Help her with that, will you?”

sir,” Dennis had to comply, lifting

as she bid her father

always shown her mercy. She would

rage within him, “Glynnis mentioned the Bartleys came proposing for Marilla. Is that

looked down at him

son wants to marry Marilla? And

the Bartley family hold sway in politics, and I’ve met Mr. Bartley’s

not a womanizer. And his parents don’t mind Marilla’s illness. They’re willing to accept her. Tell me, why would I refuse such

her face pale, damp with sweat, tears welling

insulted her like Edith did, but the psychological shadows he inflicted were far

still recall how Alston always stood watch while Edith’s clique tormented her, sometimes smirking from the shadows.

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Chapter 746

the second year of junior high, after receiving new school uniforms, Edith, jealous of how

looked, dragged her into the equipment room and drenched her in dirty water, ruining her new uniform;

up in the musty corner, she couldn’t help shivering at the height of summer. At that moment, Alston, who had been

could utter a word of thanks, she saw his gaze fixed on her drenched chest. Her small, budding figure was embarrassingly visible beneath the soaked blouse.

a panic, she screamed, her arms

No one will ever know,” Alston had whispered, his voice deceptively sincere

memory still sent chills through Marilla’s body.

you’re so eager to marry Marilla off.” Thaddeus‘ hands became white through tight clenching, “You’re upset with me and want to lash out. But you can’t use your daughter’s happiness as a pawn in

from the Ashbourne girl in how to insult people? You’re assuming the worst of me.” Frederic shot back furiously, “Marilla is my daughter. Do

her best interest!”

“Or maybe it’s for the best interest of your career. An alliance with the

dropped to a frosty silence. Frederic’s face turned from red to white as his son unabashedly stripped away

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