Chapter 442

The arrival of the Morris family added a subtle edge to the atmosphere.

Frederic and the folks from the Fairhaven estate were quite warm towards them. Though both were from well–to–do families, there was no need to brown–nose, but their cordiality was markedly warmer compared to their attitude towards others.

Only Thaddeus sat aloof and handsome as a statue by Frederic’s side, his gaze heavy with unspoken passion as he stared unwaveringly at the love of his life.

At that moment, Emeric was Winding something to his daughter Evadne, the pair deep in serious conversation, the young woman listening intently, oblivious to the burning gaze that nearly bore holes into her.

Suddenly, Thaddeus’s chiseled face darkened like a storm cloud passing overhead.

Avery had just lifted his champagne flute, leaning forward and completely blocking his line of sight.

The next second, he slowly turned to face him, a teasing smirk on his lips as he raised his glass in a mock toast.

Thaddeus felt as if his blood had turned to ice in his veins, his face casting deep shadows as he clenched the stem of his wine glass so tightly it might snap!

Avery arched an eyebrow, lazily sipping his drink, his expression and smile nothing but provocative!

CRACK-

Thaddeus’s breath caught, and he crushed the stem of the glass, which fell to the floor, drenching him in champagne.

“Oops! Thad, you’ve stained your shirt!” Edith’s attention was entirely on Thaddeus. She sprang up like a jack–in–the–box and rushed to his side.

Then, to everyone’s shock, she knelt down and began to dab at the wet spots on Thaddeus’s trousers with her handkerchief!

The crowd was speechless.

This was a bit too much, wasn’t it? The Fairhaven heiress demeaning herself like this?

Barry and Mrs. Fairhaven were livid, their faces turning an ashen hue. Gary, seeing his niece made a spectacle of, felt no shame but rather seemed amused, barely containing his laughter.

And this chuckle was caught by Jareth, his beautiful eyes narrowing.

But he didn’t plan to intervene. In his eyes, Thaddeus should seize the opportunity to let Edith make a fool of herself, hopefully teaching her a lesson to never again covet a taken man!

“Jareth.” Marilla tugged at his sleeve and called out softly.

–“Hmm? What is it?” Jareth asked gently, looking down.

Gary, it just feels uncomfortable, Marilla confessed, her candid nature

Gary’s ears perked up, catching snippets

trash can hurt your eyes, Jareth wrapped an arm around his petite wife’s waist, raising his voice on purpose.

of anger but couldn’t show his irritation

her eyes, her expression adorably

ruffled her hair, then he leaned in to kiss her cheek, “In the future, we’ll have lots of beautiful babies. Too much trash can affect

heart fluttered, her cheeks blooming with a rosy

choked on his drink, his face

watched Edith attempting to touch her man and felt a surge of anger. She leaned forward slightly.

a scene; she wasn’t that

overwhelmed, her body

are you doing?”

of yourself over some man, like some street

hard, her rosy lips turning white from the

darkly

touched Thaddeus, he stood abruptly, a chilling aura swirling

to the ground in a clumsy heap!

scrambled to help her up. Those in the back who hadn’t noticed were now fully aware, and Edith’s embarrassment was complete. “Ms. Fairhaven, please conduct yourself with dignity,” Thaddeus said icily, his voice hanging over her like

a sweet satisfaction

in the world who could give her the security

struggled to contain their laughter,

was his granddaughter who

be desired. Had it been my daughter, I’d have disciplined her ten times a day,” Jeff muttered under

Emeric glanced at his daughter, “Do you remember how many times we had to replace the windows because of her when she was

pouted at Emeric, annoyed that he was bringing up such old stories just to

from the rest. She’s my kind of girl! Just a few shards of glass? If it makes Evadne happy, I’d say we could bulldoze the whole house and build anew!” Jeff was the epitome of

himself, following Gordon to change his

curled up, unable to straighten her back, her legs tightly clamped together, her body

grim. She was enduring excruciating pain, thankfully having drunk little water, or else it would have been

venue, she had been discreetly observing Elspeth.

had predicted. Such lengthy outdoor events were proving to be a significant strain on this woman’s physical condition.

up with a champagne glass in hand

splendid occasion. Today, not only have I had the honor of meeting esteemed elders and dear friends, but also legends of the

to Elmsworth.” As she finished her toast, her red lips met the rim of her glass, and she tilted back her graceful neck to drink

from the great families, and perhaps in the entire nation, Evadne

Junior Morris had been utterly captivated by this beautiful and noble woman,

you are, playing hostess to the big shots like they even know which cabbage patch you sprouted from!”

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“Alea, I had no idea you were the daughter

was astounded!

to have

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