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.

wouldn’t be lost even if they were stored in the Lawrence Villa. He didn’t understand why she had to take all of them

The car drove away.

staying for dinner so

expensive. At a huge round table sat

only sit next to George

think indignantly, ‘With old Mr. Edwards backing her up, it’s no wonder she is so smug today. She’s just

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

their motives, Malaya lifted her cup

of Cheyenne all these

her dumpling after hearing that statement, feeling disgusted

Malaya. “Cheyenne is my granddaughter–in–law, it’s only natural

his tea and placed the cup back on the table.

ear, she whispered softly, “You should get

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

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

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

Nora felt intrigued by this opportunity

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

these years, she was just average among her classmates, even

mocked 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 the teacup in front of her

said, “Grandpa, let me offer you a cup

Nora was Malaya’s daughter as soon as he

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