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.

lost

The car drove away.

George insisted on him staying for dinner so she had no choice but to

gorgeous restaurant had a retro European decoration style; even the plates were exquisitely expensive. At a huge round table

only sit next to George

at Cheyenne with disgust, but 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.

was really strange that they asked Cheyenne and Layne to stay for

Malaya lifted her cup of tea and offered

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

choked on her dumpling after hearing that statement, feeling disgusted with

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

the table. In the meantime, Malaya nudged Nora with her elbow

softly, “You should get up

asked in a low

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

reputation in painting circles; he even knew some foreign artists including professors from renowned universities. If Nora could study under him, then it would definitely boost

felt

for so many years,

she was just average among her classmates, even at the

by many wealthy

get this old man’s recommendation, couldn’t she take a shortcut and directly enter the Royal Academy of Arts? After some simple consideration, Nora

said, “Grandpa, let me

that Nora was Malaya’s daughter as soon as he saw

came to differences, Malaya was more experienced than Nora who still seemed naive and wore all emotions