His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

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

trio made their way to the top

rubbish piled at the stairwell, boisterous children with no manners–every detail made

“Hard to stomach?”

arm around Evadne, his demeanor calm, “Before returning to the Abernathy family, I lived

Abernathy. …” Gordon started, taken aback.

love. Wherever my mother was, that was home. After she passed, no matter how grand the Windermere Estate was, it wasn’t home to me.

on Evadne tightening, his voice

did they

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Chapter 530

he sought was a simple, loving home with his loved one, nothing more.

eyes to meet his intense gaze, understanding him without

at the far end of the top

elderly lady, hobbling on a cane, made her

you come back here! Think you can push around the Higgins, just because it’s a widow and her daughter? They said they won’t sue what more do you want?

exchanged

had already been here, threatening Beverly

tried to defuse the situation, but the old lady swung her cane at them in

enough. I’m not afraid of your threats! I fight with you! I witnessed Beverly’s growth. She is

Gordon unprepared, striking his arm and making him wince in pain.

intercepted by Thaddeus, who stepped forward and grabbed the

her!” Evadne cried out, her forehead furrowed

we mean

eyes sincere. He spoke in a calm and measured tone, “We’re here to

lady sized up the handsome young man before her, then her gaze shifted to the stunningly beautiful girl who stood beside

not like the last group that came with nothing but malice radiating from

until the door of the Higgins

door, locked

you?” Mrs. Higgins asked her voice

as a flowing stream. “Please, don’t be afraid. We mean no harm, and we’re certainly not with the Chambers Group. We’re well aware of the situation concerning Ms. Higgins.

to seek justice for my daughter?” Mrs.

that those who hurt her are brought to the full extent of

with a mix of surprise and

constant dread had left her unable to drop her guard. “Just who exactly are you people?”

is Evadne,” she hesitated slightly, unsure of how to

it seemed to place an immense burden and sense of distance on the already struggling mother

Mrs. Higgins’s forehead veins throbbed, her chest heaved with emotion, and her countenance darkened, “You’re the

heart tightened, “Mrs. Higgins, I…

and Byron are in cahoots! You’re here

not

that beast, you’re just reinforcing tyranny! Get out! Don’t you dare harass Beverly again! Mrs. Higgins’s eyes were red with

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

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