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

piled at the stairwell, boisterous children with no manners–every detail made Gordon’s

“Hard to stomach?”

his demeanor calm, “Before returning to the Abernathy family, I lived with my mother in

Gordon started, taken

After she passed, no matter how grand the

shimmered with unshed tears, his grip on Evadne tightening, his voice husky “Luckily, I have

prestige–what did they matter?

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Chapter 530

home with his loved

her clear eyes to meet his intense gaze, understanding him without a

stopped at the far end of the top floor hallway, in front of a modest door.

hobbling on

she shook with rage, thumping her cane on the ground, “How dare you come back here! Think you can push around the Higgins, just because it’s a widow and her daughter?

Evadne exchanged

already been here, threatening

we’re not with those people. We’re here to help!” Gordon tried to defuse the situation, but the old

afraid of your threats! I fight with you! I witnessed Beverly’s growth. She is good and kind. She is just like my own granddaughter I don’t allow you to

unprepared, striking his

who stepped

Don’t hurt her!” Evadne cried out, her forehead furrowed

we mean

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

man before her, then her gaze shifted to the

approachable, certainly not like the last group

air until the door of the Higgins household suddenly

door, locked eyes

her voice

We mean no harm, and we’re certainly not with

daughter?” Mrs. Higgins’s haggard face

brought to the full extent of the law and pay dearly for their actions,” Evadne stated, her gaze

pupils dilated with a mix of

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

hesitated slightly, unsure of how to present herself.

burden and sense of

chest heaved with emotion, and her countenance darkened, “You’re

heart tightened, “Mrs. Higgins, I…

in cahoots! You’re here to ensnare

not true!”

out! Don’t you dare harass Beverly again! Mrs. Higgins’s eyes were red

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

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