She Became Rich After Divorce by Georgina Lane

Chapter 28: Stepmother Suddenly Becomes Passionate

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Looking back now, that missing toy that Selah talked about was probably the pair of jade lions. Selah saw them as especially important and when they went missing, she was upset for days.

George felt shocked at this memory and his wrist shook unconsciously while pouring tea. He didn’t even notice the scalding hot water spilling onto his handback.

George’s peripheral vision scanned Malaya wondering how she managed to take the jade lions from Selah. He knew that Malaya and Selah had never given each other presents. The only possibility was that Malaya stole them from Selah.

The thought nade George feel sick, but he couldn’t bring himself to ask. After all, family secrets were meant to be kept hidden.

Layne was a shrewd person and could tell from their reactions that something was off.

Layne decided to let it go and make a new pair for Cheyenne when he had time.

To ease the tension in the room, Malaya put on her role as a dutiful wife and mother, warmly greeting Layne, “Mr. Edwards, you must be hungry since you came so early in the morning.”

“I’ll go to the kitchen and give some instructions,” she said, getting up and walking towards the kitchen as if escaping.

Cheyenne was about to say that it wasn’t necessary, but Malaya had walked away. She couldn’t help but furrow her brows. ‘Is Malaya trying to please my grandfather?”

After about half an hour, all the valuable antiques were finally loaded onto the car. George watched as they were secured and gave an embarrassed smile.

that Cheyenne was too petty. Her last name was Lawrence, not Edwards. These things wouldn’t be lost even if they were stored in

The car drove away.

so she

were exquisitely expensive. At a huge round table sat Layne

could only sit next to George as second best

wonder she is so smug today. She’s just annoying to look at! Her mother has been dead for over a decade and now there is no relationship

that they asked Cheyenne and Layne to stay for breakfast,

as she was wondering about their motives, Malaya lifted her cup of tea

thank you for taking care of Cheyenne all these years. Her mother died young and she’s such a poor thing,” said Malaya with

after hearing

clear eyes fixed on Malaya. “Cheyenne is my granddaughter–in–law, it’s only natural for me to take care of her. In fact, I should

of his tea and placed the cup back on the table. In the meantime, Malaya

she whispered softly, “You should get up and offer a

a low voice, “Why? Don’t

Mr. Edwards is still one of the top artists out there. If he takes

even knew some foreign artists including professors from renowned universities. If Nora could study under him, then it would definitely boost

this explanation from Malaya, Nora felt intrigued by

so many years, hoping to become a famous

just average among her classmates, even

mocked by

old man’s recommendation, couldn’t she take a shortcut and directly enter the Royal

smile on her face and bowing to Layne respectfully, she said, “Grandpa, let me offer you a cup of tea.

that Nora was Malaya’s daughter as

the same mold. When it came to differences, Malaya was more experienced than Nora who still seemed naive and wore all emotions on her