Chapter 161

Elspeth was sweating bullets and full of worry as she headed back to the restaurant Acacia, whom she’d raised with her own hands, was at that moment controlling her!

Originally, she wasn’t worried about those trifling matters as there was no concrete evidence to back her statements.

But things had changed. Frederic was no longer as close to her as before. If anything else were to exacerbate the conflict at that point, her position in the Abernathy family would be even more precarious! At that moment, she had to help Acacia with her debts without dipping into her own pocket, which meant acting all pitiful in front of Frederic.

“Frederic, although Acacia has done wrong, she’s still the child you’ve watched grow up. You know how obedient she was in the past. Now, my sister’s been arrested, my brother–in–law is in a vegetative state. The Stirling group is facing financial difficulties, Acacia’s too scared to go home and is hounded by debt collectors daily. She is, after all, the one I raised. I can’t help but feel heartbroken.”

Elspeth placed her hand on Frederic’s tense one, her eyes welling up with tears as she tried her best to convince him to help Acacia, “Frederic, you’ve always been generous. Let’s help Acacia through this tough time as a form of charity. We’ve done our best.”

Frederic’s brow relaxed a bit, seemingly moved by her words.

Suddenly, Thaddeus pulled out a recorder from his pocket and tossed it in front of them, saying, “if you want to help Acacia, listen to this first, then make your

decision.”

Elspeth’s heart raced; unsure what Thaddeus was up to.

Frederic picked up the recorder with a puzzled look and pressed play.

Two voices, one of George, and the other being Acacia!

“Don’t touch Evadne yet wait for my signal. Things have improved a lot. I’ve regained Thaddeus’s trust and he’s been by my side these past few days. Plus, Mr. Frederic has agreed to our marriage. We should be getting engaged soon.”

“Since you’re now confirmed with Thaddeus, that fifty thousand”

“You’re rushing me over such a petty amount? I’ll send you five thousand first. Once things are settled with Mr. Thaddeus and we’ve had our engagement ceremony, I’ll send you the rest.”

The recording ended, and the restaurant fell silent.

Elspeth’s face turned pale, regretting pleading for Acacia.

Acacia was such a fool! Leaving such a big clue when things weren’t even settled yet. She deserved to be where she was for her foolishness!

“Elspeth, is this the good child you’ve raised?”

in the bud. Otherwise, if Evadne had met with misfortune, Acacia’s situation wouldn’t be as it is now. I have the means to make her life

of breath, staring unbelievingly at

Thaddeus was like his father, hesitant and unable to easily let go when

betrayed him, it wouldn’t be

Thaddeus to be that ruthless! His

she’ll actually use this money to save the Stirling group and Mr. Stirling, rather than doing

elegantly stood up and coldly looked at them, “If Mr. Frederic wants to do charity, there are many welfare homes and old folks‘ homes in this city, and countless impoverished primary schools nationwide. Aren’t they in more need of your help? Why should you spend money on a scheming woman?” With that, Thaddeus

Elspeth couldn’t help but

out of hers and stood

the Abernathy family, have done our best to help them in the past. Now they’ve again made a big mess themselves. If I were to help again, it would be condoning bad behavior! From now on, you will stop meddling in the Stirling family’s affairs. It’s time to cut off ties with such

that, Frederic left the

are you helping her, mom? Acacia should be left to reap what she’s sown,” Glynnis

know how to eat! What do

no longer caring about maintaining the ladylike demeanor of a noblewoman, threw

underestimated Thaddeus, who was even

that she would have to use her own private money to

it made her heart ache

Thaddeus went to the garage alone and drove

his mood wasn’t as light as he’d expected it

Abernathy group, he’d always hoped to do

result was, he seemed to

13-0

mamage

such a gem! I was scared stiff, but she calmly ma**aged Mr. Hamiltion, and the situation soon eased off! it

took a deep breath, pressing the pedal

should’ve noticed her medical

having an epileptic seizure in a hotel, and even further back, before they got divorced, when he had severe headaches, it was her

ཆ ཌྷར ཧ ཚ

him, playing the role of

fake. She clearly had many strengths, but he was like a blind man, unable to see any of them as they were all sidelined

gripped the steering wheel tightly with his right hand, his left

back now, he felt that Acacia was the

probably played a role similar

his grandson was coming over and was waiting for him in the

it out loud, but he had always doted on this grandson. Otherwise, he wouldn’t

objections.

days? If anything feels off, you

was young

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255