Chapter 530

“Mr. Abernathy, Mrs. Abernathy, this is it. This is where Beverly Higgins lives,” said Gordon, looking around nervously

Born into a family of academics, Gordon had served Mr. Abernathy loyally for years, tackling many a tough job. Yet, he had seldom ventured into the gritty neighborhoods where everyday folks struggled to survive. Today, sans bodyguards, his anxiety was palpable.

But Thaddeus stepped out of the car with a cool composure.

A recent ram had left muddy puddles, and as Thaddeus carelessly trod into one, his handmade leather shoes were splattered with muck. He didn’t seem to mind at all.

It was like coming home

“Mr. Abernathy! Watch your step” Gordon cried out too late.

“It’s fine.” Thaddeus said, lips barely moving, nonplussed.

Evadne was about to step out when she felt herself lifted into the air. With a startled yelp, she clung to his neck.

Fearing she’d soil her clean shoes and hem, Thaddeus gave her a firm princess carry, his lips curling with a tender smile, “What’s there to be nervous about? When have I ever dropped you?”

“Whoa, a warning would’ve been nice–you scared me!

Evadne playfully punched his chest, seeing through his ruse. “Besides, it’s just a puddle. I’m not so delicate. I’ve had my share of hardships abroad. Im not that fragile”

“That was then, but now, you have me.” Thaddeus said, gently setting her down and steadying her by the waist.

Thaddeus thought, “Evadne, you have me now. You’ll be the happiest woman in the world.”

“Gordon, why take the long way to Beverly’s first?”

Evadne frowned in confusion. “The other girl’s place seemed closer. We could have stopped there before coming here, right? It would’ve been on the way.”

“Well, Mrs. Abernathy, that girl and her family refuse to see you and Mr. Abernathy Gordon sighed, finding the words difficult

“What’s the matter? Thaddeus’s eyebrows rose in concern.

“There’s no need to explain. I understand them.”“” Evadne said, taking his hand, her eyes soft yet resolute. “We’re not parents ourselves, we can’t fully empathize. The victims are vulnerable. Even the slightest thing puts them on edge. Even if we mean well our status is a threat to them. Plus, with the Chambers Group pressuring them recently it’s understandable they can’t face

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Thaddeus’s austere features grew contemplative, and he nodded.

Those ordinary parents, without illustrious backgrounds or vast wealth, were like ants under the might of the Chambers Group A flick of their fingers could crush them.

They had done all they could to protect their young.

The couple shared a moment of silent empathy, a shared sorrow passing between them

way to the

at the stairwell, boisterous children with no manners–every detail made Gordon’s skin crawl, wishing he could levitate and avoid contact

“Hard to stomach?”

returning to the Abernathy family, I lived with my mother in a slum worse than this.”

Mr. Abernathy. …” Gordon started, taken

was home. After she passed, no matter how

unshed tears, his grip on Evadne tightening, his voice

prestige–what did they

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Chapter 530

home with his

meet his intense gaze, understanding him without

stopped at the far end of the top floor hallway, in

could knock, an elderly lady, hobbling on a cane, made her

dare you come back here! Think you can push around the Higgins, just because it’s a

Evadne exchanged glances,

had already been here, threatening Beverly

Gordon tried to defuse the situation, but the old lady swung her cane at them in a frenzy, determined to defend her loved

out of here! I’m old enough. I’m not afraid of your threats! I fight with you! I witnessed Beverly’s growth. She is good and kind. She is just like my own

striking his arm and

second was intercepted by Thaddeus, who stepped forward and grabbed the

her!” Evadne cried out, her forehead furrowed

mean

his expression gentle, his eyes sincere. He spoke in a calm and measured tone, “We’re here to help Ms. Higgins. We’re not associated with the folks who were here before. Please, believe

before her, then her gaze shifted to the

not like the last group that came with nothing but

hung in the air until the door of the Higgins

door,

asked her voice laced with both

said, placing her hands neatly in front of her and bowing politely, her voice as gentle as a flowing stream. “Please, don’t be afraid. We mean no harm, and we’re certainly not with the

my daughter?” Mrs. Higgins’s haggard face stiffened with shock

full extent of the law and pay dearly for their actions,”

pupils dilated with a mix of surprise and fear!

overwhelming, and the constant dread had left her unable to drop her guard.

Evadne,” she hesitated slightly, unsure of

place an immense burden and sense of

and her countenance darkened, “You’re the

“Mrs.

are in cahoots! You’re here to ensnare

that’s not

surgery on that beast, you’re just reinforcing tyranny! Get out! Don’t you dare harass Beverly again! Mrs. Higgins’s eyes were red with fury, and she screamed at Evadne

the door, Evadne, in a moment of desperation, grabbed the

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