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.

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

The car drove away.

wanted to leave with her grandfather, but George insisted on him staying for dinner so she had no choice but to stay temporarily

a retro European decoration style; even the plates were exquisitely expensive. At a huge round table sat Layne in first place, George on his left

next to George as second best

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 really don’t know why Father

really strange that they asked Cheyenne and Layne to stay for breakfast,

about their motives, Malaya lifted her cup of

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

on her dumpling after hearing that

“Cheyenne is my granddaughter–in–law, it’s only natural for me to take care

sip of his tea and placed the cup back on the table.

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

asked in a low voice, “Why? Don’t I have my

immature response 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

in painting circles; he even knew some foreign artists including professors

Nora felt intrigued by this opportunity

skills for so many years, hoping to become a famous artist one

these years, she was just average among

by many wealthy

and directly enter the Royal Academy of Arts?

said, “Grandpa, let me offer you a cup of tea. I wish you good

Malaya’s daughter as soon

looked like they were carved out of the same mold. When it came to differences, Malaya was more experienced than Nora who still seemed naive and wore all emotions on her