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.

be lost even

The car drove away.

staying for dinner so she had no choice but to stay

European decoration style; even the plates were exquisitely expensive. At a huge

to George as

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

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.

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

her dumpling after hearing that statement,

Malaya. “Cheyenne is my granddaughter–in–law, it’s only natural for me to take care of her. In fact, I should

on the table.

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

slightly and asked in a low

explained gently 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

knew some foreign artists including professors from renowned universities. If Nora could study under him, then it would definitely boost her

from Malaya, Nora felt intrigued by this opportunity

skills for so many years, hoping to become

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

a cute smile on her face and bowing to Layne respectfully, she said, “Grandpa, let me

Malaya’s daughter as

mold. When it came to differences,