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.

things wouldn’t be lost even if they were stored in the

The car drove away.

but George insisted on him staying for dinner so she had no choice but to stay temporarily and have breakfast with this

a retro European decoration style; even the plates were exquisitely expensive. At a huge round table sat Layne in

to

the latter didn’t seem to care. She even flashed a sweet smile at Nora, which only made Nora more angry and think indignantly, ‘With old Mr. Edwards backing her up, it’s no 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 between the Lawrence family and the Edwards family.

that they asked Cheyenne and Layne to stay

their motives, Malaya lifted her cup of tea and offered it to

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

hearing that statement,

is my granddaughter–in–law, it’s only natural for me

tea and placed the cup back on the table. In the meantime, Malaya nudged Nora with her elbow while Layne was

whispered softly, “You

pouted slightly and asked in a low voice, “Why? Don’t I have

Mr. Edwards is still one of the top artists out there. If he takes you under his wing as an apprentice and teaches you painting skills, then getting into prestigious schools

old Mr. Edwards had quite a reputation in painting circles; he even knew some foreign artists including professors from

felt intrigued by this opportunity presented before

skills for so many years, hoping to become a

years, she was just average among

was mocked by many wealthy

the Royal Academy of Arts? After some simple consideration, Nora picked up the teacup in front of her and stood

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

Nora was Malaya’s daughter as soon as

When it came to differences, Malaya