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.

staying for dinner so she had no choice but to stay

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

next to George as second

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. I really don’t know why Father and Mother need to fawn over old Mr.

they asked Cheyenne and Layne to stay for breakfast, which ruined my

motives, Malaya lifted her cup of tea and offered it to old Mr.

taking care of Cheyenne all these years. Her mother died young and she’s such a poor

hearing that

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

cup back on the table. In

in close to Nora’s ear, she whispered softly, “You should get up

in a low voice, “Why?

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,

Edwards had quite a reputation in painting circles; he even knew some foreign artists including professors from renowned universities. If Nora could study under him, then it

Nora felt intrigued

skills for so many years, hoping to

she was just average among

by

she could 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 picked up the teacup in front of her

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

Malaya’s daughter as soon as

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