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

with no manners–every detail made Gordon’s skin crawl, wishing he could levitate and avoid

“Hard to stomach?”

to the Abernathy

Gordon started, taken aback.

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,

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

did

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Chapter 530

simple, loving home with

lifted her clear eyes to meet his

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

hobbling on a cane, made her

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

exchanged glances, immediately understanding.

Chambers Group had already been here, threatening Beverly

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 a frenzy, determined

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

first swing caught Gordon unprepared, striking his arm

intercepted by Thaddeus, who stepped

Don’t hurt her!” Evadne cried out,

mean no harm.”

calm and measured tone, “We’re here to help Ms. Higgins. We’re

her gaze shifted to the stunningly beautiful girl who

like the last group that

until the door of the Higgins household suddenly swung

to the door, locked eyes with Beverly’s mother

asked her voice laced with

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 concerning Ms. Higgins. Our

daughter?” Mrs. Higgins’s haggard face

her are brought to the full extent of

with a mix of surprise and fear!

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

Evadne,” she hesitated slightly, unsure of

to place an immense burden and sense

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

“Mrs. Higgins,

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

that’s not

not here with 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 screamed

Evadne, in a

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