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 even if they were stored in the Lawrence

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

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

sit next to George

was staring 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. She’s just annoying to look

Cheyenne and

wondering about their motives, Malaya lifted her cup of tea

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

after hearing that statement,

up impassively, his clear eyes fixed on Malaya. “Cheyenne is my granddaughter–in–law, it’s only natural for me to take care of her. In fact, I should

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

softly, “You

a low

in business anymore but old Mr. Edwards is still one of the top

some foreign artists including professors from renowned universities. If Nora could study under

felt intrigued by this opportunity presented before her

practicing her painting skills for so many years, hoping to become a

these years, she was just average among her classmates,

by many wealthy

a shortcut and directly enter the Royal Academy of Arts? After some simple consideration, Nora

to Layne respectfully, she said, “Grandpa, let me offer you a cup of tea. I

Nora was Malaya’s daughter as soon

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