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

their way to the

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

“Hard to stomach?”

“Before returning to the Abernathy family, I lived with my mother in a slum

Gordon started, taken aback.

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

moved by the memory. Thaddeus’s deep eyes shimmered with unshed tears, his grip on Evadne tightening, his voice husky “Luckily, I have Evadne

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a simple, loving home with

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

of the top floor hallway, in front of

lady, hobbling on a cane, made her way

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? They said they won’t sue what more do you want? You trying to drive them

Evadne exchanged glances,

Chambers Group had already been here, threatening Beverly and

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

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

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

who stepped forward and grabbed

cried out, her forehead furrowed in alarm,

mean

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

elderly lady sized up the handsome young man before her, then her

approachable, certainly not like the last group

the air until the door of the Higgins household

closest to the door, locked eyes

her voice laced with both wanness and fear.

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

daughter?” Mrs. Higgins’s haggard

full extent of the

dilated with a mix of surprise

the Chambers Group had been overwhelming, and the constant dread had

slightly, unsure of how to

immense burden and sense of distance on the already struggling

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

“Mrs. Higgins, I…

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

not true!”

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 screamed at Evadne

as she was about to slam the door, Evadne, in a moment of desperation, grabbed the door frame rapidly. “Mrs. Higgins!

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