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

made their way to the top

made Gordon’s skin crawl, wishing he could levitate and avoid contact with everything.

“Hard to stomach?”

returning to the Abernathy family, I lived

Mr. Abernathy. …” Gordon started, taken

matters isn’t the 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. I miss those days of us against

unshed tears, his grip on Evadne tightening, his voice husky “Luckily, I have Evadne now. Finally,

did

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Chapter 530

sought was a simple, loving home with his loved one,

meet his intense gaze, understanding

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

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

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

Evadne exchanged glances, immediately understanding.

here, threatening Beverly and her

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

of your threats! I fight with you! I witnessed Beverly’s growth. She is

his arm and making him wince in pain.

who stepped forward and

her!” Evadne cried out, her forehead furrowed in

we mean no

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.

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

certainly not like the last group

air until the door

door, locked eyes

Higgins asked her voice laced with

stream. “Please, don’t be afraid. We mean no

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

We intend to ensure that those who hurt her are brought to the full extent of the law and pay dearly for their

with a mix

overwhelming, and the constant dread had left

Evadne,” she hesitated slightly, unsure

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

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

“Mrs.

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

not

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

slam the door, Evadne, in a moment of desperation, grabbed the door frame rapidly. “Mrs. Higgins!

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