Chapter 478

Evadne’s eyes shimmered with unshed tears as they locked with Thaddeus’s fiery gaze, mirroring the depth of their feelings for each other in their crystal–clear irises. They only saw each other, as if the rest of the world had faded into insignificance.

Thaddeus’s steps toward her were firm yet heavy, as if he had journeyed across continents, traversing mountains and crossing seas to reach her side.

Beside Evadne stood her father, who seemed almost in a trance, his eyes brimming with the threat of tears.

He was walking toward his happiness, his bride. Eyes welling up in tears, he felt everything subsided to serenity, merely his heartbeat thundering; the grand enjoyable scene ahead seemed too good to be true.

“Thaddeus.”

A single glistening tear rolled down Evadne’s lovely cheek, sparkling like a fallen star against the night sky.

He would sacrifice everything for her, stand alone against the world. And she would do the same.

Whether it was their shared trials on the battlefield of Zenithia or three years ago when she defied her family and the cold disapproval of the Abernathy Group to marry him.

Both had fought with all their might for love.

“Wait!”

Edith glared, her eyes bloodshot, her voice trembling with a shrill edge. She couldn’t take it anymore.

Time and again, hope was given and then cruelly snatched away. She couldn’t bear it!

“Evadne, Thaddeus, you want to be together, right?” She thought, “Fine, let me plunge a bloody dagger straight into your hearts, leaving a gruesome wound that will never heal, ensuring that you’ll never find peace!”

The crowd turned their impatient gazes upon Edith. At this point, why even bother? Lovebirds would find a way, and her dramatics only served to embarrass herself!

Edith, her face deathly pale and her mouth twitching into a grimace, looked like a vengeful ghost straight from hell, her presence chilling to the bone.

“Mr. Frederic Abernathy, I know our Fairhaven family can’t compare to the Ashbourne family’s influence and power. If you have to choose between Ms. Ashbourne and me as your daughter–in–law, you’d feel shortchanged. But choosing Ms. Ashbourne, you might regret that decision someday.”

With these words, she played the victim while simultaneously stirring everyone’s curiosity, including Mr. Frederic Abernathy’s.

“And Chairman Ashbourne,” Edith’s insinuating gaze turning to Emeric, as if she was concerning for him, “I know you have many kids, but Evadne is your darling. You can’t bear to see her mistreated or wronged. Do you really think Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy is worthy of being your chosen son–in–law? Is he truly the prince charming Ms. Ashbourne deserves?”

Puzzled looks were exchanged among the crowd.

Evadne sensed Edith’s malicious intent, a cold light flitting across her eyes. Before she could speak, Emeric, unable to contain himself any longer, commanded, “Ms. Edith Fairhaven, you come from a respected family. Speak plainly, what’s your point?”

His authority was undeniable, pressing down on Edith like a mountain, causing even the bystanders to shiver.

just in time to

stirring up trouble again!” Jareth cursed under his breath, his fists clenched so tight they creaked. Just as he was about to storm forward,

the Fairhaven Group, siding with outsiders over family will earn you Barry’s disdain, which could jeopardize your future. You

jaw set in determination, “Where’s the loyalty to my buddy? You don’t cross the line with your buddy’s wife! If I allow my own kin to be bullied for the

expression was a mix of emotions.

sayings might be questionable, but his heart was in the right place. Cassius understood his feelings.

strike down the venomous troublemaker. Under the double scrutiny of Emeric and Thaddeus, Edith steadied herself and called out, “Bring it here!”

card but a nuclear bomb. She was ready to detonate it, consequences be damned. All she wanted was to shatter the bond between

forward with

you’ve been unfaithful, entangled with Elspeth’s niece. You’ve left Ms. Ashbourne, who loves you deeply, to live like a forsaken widow,

and even pushed her to divorce for the

inflicted on Evadne still ached in their hearts, even though

was a testament to how deeply love could endure, to withstand three years of neglect. Any normal person would’ve crumbled in a day. Thaddeus felt like a cold, hard nail had been driven down his throat, the

admit it.”

the hurt you’ve caused Ms. Ashbourne?” Edith couldn’t help but laugh, “Maybe you should think it over

together in frustration, a headache he hadn’t felt in ages making his

heart clenched, suddenly realizing

her assistant, “Go, give this to Chairman Ashbourne. I doubt there’s anyone else

Emeric and handed it to him with both his hands.

“Dad! Please don’t.”

grim expression, opened

pierced by a bullet, his soul battered by an immense, painful turmoil. His lips, pale as a paper, quivered as

broke as

this

of love and hate, slowly turned to his ashen–faced daughter. He shook with

hand, and slowly crouched

“Evadne.”

in confusion. As he took a step toward her, she finally answered, “Yes. It’s all true.”

and overwhelmed

frozen, particularly Cassius, who had never seen his father so furious with Evadne. Even when they had learned about her secret marriage and subsequent divorce, Emeric had mostly blamed Thaddeus for failing his daughter, never

forward, seized Evadne’s arm, and nearly

go; you’re coming back to

blurred with tears, her voice choked with pain, “Dad.”

having any contact with Thaddeus! If you disobey, you’ll never set foot outside of Silverlake Harbor

had been struck by lightning, his

a dream, then Emeric’s harsh words were a cruel nightmare.

if you lock Ms. Ashbourne away, it won’t solve anything. Problems need to be faced head–on,

she can no longer bear children. To be stripped of the right to motherhood at such a young age. Which woman could endure such a blow? If it were

had been pregnant with his child?

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