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

way to the top

walls, rubbish piled at the stairwell, boisterous children with no manners–every detail made Gordon’s skin crawl, wishing

“Hard to stomach?”

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

Mr. Abernathy. …” Gordon started, taken aback.

but being with those you 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. I miss those days of us against

shimmered with unshed tears, his grip on Evadne tightening, his voice husky

prestige–what did they

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Chapter 530

was a simple, loving home with his loved one,

clear eyes to meet his intense gaze,

far end of the top floor hallway, in front of a modest

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

push around the Higgins, just because it’s a widow and her daughter? They said they won’t sue

Evadne exchanged glances, immediately understanding.

Chambers Group had already been here, threatening

please, we’re not with those people. We’re here to help!” Gordon tried to defuse the situation, but the old lady swung her cane at them in

She is good

first swing caught Gordon unprepared, striking his arm and making

intercepted by Thaddeus, who stepped forward and grabbed

out, her forehead furrowed in alarm,

we mean no

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

her gaze shifted to the

not like the last group that came with nothing but malice

in the air until the door of the

the door,

asked her voice laced with both wanness and

Higgins,” Evadne 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

seek justice for my daughter?” Mrs. Higgins’s haggard face stiffened with

extent of the

dilated with a mix

been overwhelming, and the constant dread had left her unable to drop her guard. “Just who exactly are you people?”

hesitated slightly, unsure of how to

which identity she revealed, it seemed to place an immense burden and sense of

heaved with emotion, and her countenance darkened, “You’re the heiress of the Skyrim Fortune? You’re the

heart tightened, “Mrs. Higgins,

kind? You and Byron are in cahoots! You’re here to ensnare my Beverly, aren’t you?”

not true!”

good intentions! Performing 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

Evadne, in a moment of desperation, grabbed the door frame rapidly.

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