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

detail made Gordon’s

“Hard to stomach?”

around Evadne, his demeanor calm, “Before returning to the Abernathy family, I lived with my mother in a slum worse than

Gordon started,

luxury 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.

by the memory. Thaddeus’s deep eyes shimmered with unshed tears, his grip on Evadne tightening,

prestige–what did they matter?

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Chapter 530

a simple, loving home with

eyes to meet his intense gaze, understanding him without

the top floor hallway, in

hobbling on a cane, made her way up the

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

exchanged glances, immediately

here, threatening Beverly and her

to help!” Gordon tried to defuse the situation, but the old lady swung her cane

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

striking his arm and making him wince in

who stepped

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

we mean no harm.”

He spoke in a calm and measured tone, “We’re here to help Ms. Higgins. We’re not

young man before her, then her gaze shifted to the stunningly beautiful girl who

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

door of the Higgins household suddenly swung open

to the door, locked eyes

you?” Mrs. Higgins asked her voice laced with

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 certainly not with the Chambers Group. We’re well aware of the situation

for my daughter?”

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

dilated with a mix of surprise and

pressure from the Chambers Group had been overwhelming, and the constant dread had left her unable to drop her

hesitated slightly, unsure

immense burden and sense of distance on

countenance darkened, “You’re the heiress of the Skyrim Fortune? You’re the one who cured Byron’s leg?”

tightened, “Mrs. Higgins,

you be that kind? You and Byron are in cahoots! You’re here

that’s not true!”

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

a moment of

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