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 understand

The car drove away.

with her grandfather, but George insisted on him staying for dinner so she had no choice

plates were exquisitely expensive. At a huge round table sat Layne in first place, George on his left side and

could only sit next to George as second

Edwards backing her up, it’s no wonder she is so smug today. She’s just annoying to look at! Her mother

they asked Cheyenne and Layne to

she was wondering about their motives, Malaya lifted her cup of tea and offered it to old

care of Cheyenne all these years. Her mother

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

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

his tea and placed the cup back on the table. In the meantime, Malaya nudged Nora with

to Nora’s ear, she whispered softly, “You should get up and offer a toast

pouted slightly and asked in a low voice, “Why?

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 issue

including professors from renowned universities. If Nora could

explanation from Malaya, Nora felt intrigued by

painting skills for so many years, hoping to

all these years, she was just average among

by many

her mother said, if 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

her face and bowing to Layne respectfully, she said, “Grandpa, let me offer you a

Malaya’s daughter as soon as

carved out of the same mold. When it came to differences, Malaya was more experienced than Nora who