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.

Lawrence, not Edwards. These things wouldn’t be lost even if they were

The car drove away.

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

a huge round table sat

sit next to George as second

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

Cheyenne and Layne to

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

as a thank you for taking care of Cheyenne all

hearing that statement, feeling disgusted with Malaya’s

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

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

to Nora’s ear, she whispered softly, “You

low voice, “Why? Don’t I have my

business anymore but old Mr. Edwards is still one of

old Mr. Edwards had quite a reputation in painting circles; he even knew some foreign artists including professors from renowned

Malaya, Nora felt intrigued by this opportunity presented before her

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

years, she was just average among

by

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

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

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

differences, Malaya was more experienced than Nora who still