Chapter 221

Maria, how many times have I told you not to drop your cutlery at the dinner table? It’s simply ill-mannered Elspeth chastised Marilla sternly

“Oh, come on, it’s just a fork! Must you yell at the child?” He doted on his granddaughter, came to Maria’s defense

Elspeth’s hand clenched under the table. It seemed that in front of him, even breathing was a mistake.

Im done eating “Marilla, her cheeks burning in embarrassment, mumbled before hurriedly leaving the table

As Marilla left. Thaddeus watched her, deep in thought. Meanwhile, a satisfied smirk played on Glynnis ps

She thought, “Marilla, you could have lived a quiet life at home, without having to face such humiliation. Unfortunately, you overstepped boundaries and messed with my man, so it’s only right that I teach you a lesson. Let’s see who is the apple of our parents eyes, and who is worthy of Mr. Jarethit

“Wait. Jareth?” Hamition looked puzzled thought Jareth was keen on lana.”

Everyone else at the table turned green at his words. It felt like a flock of crows had just flown over their heads.

Thaddeus was in the middle of sipping his water when Hamiltion’s words made him choke. He coughed violently, almost spitting out his water

“Grandpa, how can Mr. Jareth possibly like Evadne?” Glynnis burst out angrily, her face red with fury.

Didn’t he show interest in lana? I may be eighty, but my eyes and ears are still sharp. I noticed how attentive Jareth was to lana at my birthday party. He was so attached to her that t seemed like he wanted to glue himself to her. He’s likely to be one of those husbands who can’t live without his wife”

for llana. Most importantly, Jareth treats lana very well If lana and Jareth get together, they

and Evadne

the cup in

Glynnis was on the verge of tears 7 am the one who likes Mr. Jareth now, not Evadne! Shouldn’t you be supporting me? Why would you want to pair him with her?”

you like Jareth? But does Jareth

at a loss for words.

how Jareth treated you. Did you

she couldn’t refute his words. They

And with Jareth’s fiery temper, you two will

pressure Glynnis like this. It’s not fair to ask a prt such questions “Frederic intervened, Jareth does care about Clyninis. He even

mention of that day She knew Jareth despised her, but so what? Once she married him, she would slowly win him over with her charm “Is that so?” Hamition stroked his chin

Dad”Elspeth chipped in, “Mr. Jareth is a very distinguished man. When his he ever made the effort visit a young lady at her house? His visit to Glynnis shows his interest in her And dad, even though you want to match Evadne

Thaddeus looked sharply at Elspeth, His icy gaze sent a chill down Fhr spine, but she continued ts Mr. Avery, the youngest son of the Chambers Group”

was shocked, “Hana has a

of the Chambers Group,”

that Evadne and Avery were close. True or not,

and Avery are not a

any longer, he slammed down his cup, his handsome face

been on more than one private rendezvous. They’ve been to the Rose Garden, to concerts.”

say they’re not dating, they’re not

hope in the future you won’t make assumptions without knowing the full story. Evadne is a lady, and currently the heiress

stepson’s rebuke, her lps twitching with anger.

Is this how you speak to your elders? What do

stood up, his aura chilly. T’m done eating, enjoy your meals.”

aform off,

He pulled at his tie in frustration and walked out to the garden for

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