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.

was Lawrence, not Edwards. These things wouldn’t be lost even if they were stored in the Lawrence Villa. He didn’t understand why she had to take all of

The car drove away.

for dinner so she had no choice but to stay

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

could only sit next to

it’s no wonder she is so smug today. She’s just annoying to look

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

motives, Malaya lifted her cup of tea and offered it

as 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

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

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

took a sip of his tea and placed the cup back on the table.

“You should get up and offer a toast

in a low voice, “Why? Don’t I

not be involved in business anymore but old Mr. Edwards is still one of the top artists out there. If he takes you under

had quite a reputation in painting circles; he even knew some foreign artists including professors from renowned universities. If Nora could study under him, then it

from Malaya, Nora felt intrigued by this opportunity presented

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

years, she was just average among her

was mocked by many wealthy

recommendation, couldn’t she take a shortcut and directly enter the Royal Academy of Arts? After

respectfully, she said, “Grandpa, let me

was Malaya’s daughter as soon as he

mold. When it came to differences, Malaya was more experienced