How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Adelaide hung her head slightly, her mind crystal clear on one thing - Jethro was the lifeblood of the Gallagher family. With Jethro injured like this, even though Barclay was from the Clark family, her parents

would seek vengeance.

But she never expected they'd send her to demand compensation.

Seeing Adelaide silent, Violet took her hand, speaking with a patience she rarely showed, "Adelaide, times have changed. The Gallaghers are going through rough patches. You need to confront that Barclay. Remember, ask for a hefty sum. Only then can we have a shot at a decent life. When you're back, I'll make your favorite - chicken soup."

"Mom, don't worry. I'll handle it," Adelaide replied, her voice firm yet underlined with a chilling resolve.

She had once longed for such warmth, thinking her parents' occasional kindness meant love. But those days were far behind her. Any compensation she got wouldn't see its way to the Gallaghers. Violet's seemingly affectionate grip on Adelaide's hand came with a suggestion, "No rush this moment. Sit down, have a glass of water, and rest a bit before you go." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

already 8 PM, and she half-expected her mother to suggest waiting

her off so late to meet a man, seemingly indifferent

of lukewarm water by Violet, who then sliced

Adelaide whispered,

speak, could only

softly assured, "Don't worry. I'll take good care of you

more intense, likely trying to convey that Barclay wasn't the one

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intervened, "Enough, don't distress your brother further. He needs surgery. Go find Barclay,