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.

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

The car drove away.

but George insisted on him staying for dinner so she had

even the plates were exquisitely expensive. At a huge round table sat Layne in first place, George on

to George

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. I

was really strange that they asked Cheyenne and Layne

Malaya lifted her cup of tea and

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

choked on her dumpling after hearing that

impassively, his clear eyes fixed on Malaya. “Cheyenne is my granddaughter–in–law, it’s only natural for me

sip of his tea and placed the cup back on the table. In the meantime, Malaya nudged Nora with her elbow while

“You should get up and offer a toast

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

but explained gently nonetheless. “Don’t you understand? The Edwards family may not be involved in business anymore but old 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 won’t be an

a reputation in painting circles; he even knew some foreign artists including professors from renowned universities. If Nora could study

explanation from Malaya, Nora felt intrigued by

had been practicing her painting skills for so many years, hoping to become a famous artist one

these years, she was just average among her classmates, even at

by many

and directly enter the Royal Academy of

cute smile on her face and bowing to Layne respectfully, she said, “Grandpa, let me offer

was Malaya’s daughter

were carved out of the same mold. When it came to differences, Malaya was more