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?”

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

breath, staring unbelievingly at

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

if Acacia betrayed him, it wouldn’t be easy to break free from a decade’s worth

she didn’t expect Thaddeus to be that ruthless! His past feelings for

Abernathy family as her steppingstones and ATMs. Who can guarantee that she’ll actually use this money to save the Stirling

mouth, 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 left the restaurant with

cold figure, Elspeth couldn’t help

hand out of

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

left the table in

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

how to eat! What do

longer caring about maintaining the ladylike demeanor of a noblewoman, threw a piece

underestimated Thaddeus, who was even colder and more

her own private money to

difficult situation! Just thinking about it

Thaddeus went to the garage alone and

problem, his mood wasn’t as light as he’d expected it to

day he took over the Abernathy group, he’d always hoped to do everything well, to cover

was, he seemed to have messed

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mamage or

I was scared stiff, but she calmly ma**aged Mr. Hamiltion, and the situation soon eased off! it was the first time I found out that Ms. Evadne had medical skills, and I reckon she’s just

breath, pressing the pedal

should’ve noticed her medical

but she also rescued a waiter having an epileptic seizure in a hotel, and even further back, before they got divorced, when he had severe headaches, it

ཆ ཌྷར ཧ ཚ

the role of

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

wheel tightly with his right hand, his left hand pressed

Acacia was the biggest mistake of his

he probably played a role

was coming over and was waiting for

on this grandson. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have pushed for him to take

objections.

how have you been these past few days? If anything feels off, you

knee by his grandpa’s wheelchair, looking up at his grandpa with the clear eyes he had when he was young as he continued, “Or, how about you come back to Windermere Estate with me? Alva and I can take care

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