Chapter 586

The once tranquil hallway was now shattered by the thunderous footsteps of the Abernathy entourage.

Frederic, his face as cold as a winter’s frost and eyes bloodshot, marched forward, radiating an icy fury with each determined step. Those trailing in the wake of the Abernathy Group didn’t dare draw a breath too loudly

Dennis followed closely behind Frederic, keeping a stiff upper lip, yet inside, he was riding a wave of satisfaction after the court session

He’d held his tongue for far too long.

Day in and day out, Dennis watched as Elspeth enjoyed all that should have belonged to the late Mrs. Winter. As a secretary, he had no choice but to bow and scrape, offering Elspeth reluctant respect, which gnawed at him, brewing a silent resentment.

But, thank heavens, justice seemed to finally be on the horizon.

“Mr. Abernathy,” Dennis ventured cautiously, feigning concern. “The verdict will be announced at three. Is there anything else you need to set in motion before then? If you have a plan, I’m at your service.”

Before he could finish, Frederic’s glare cut through him like a blade of Ice. His voice, raw and sharp as if torn asunder, he hissed, “Have I lost my mind, or have you? Why on earth would I lift a finger to save a despicable, vile murderess? She killed Cynthia! She took the life of the woman I loved most! Save her? I’d rather strangle her with my bare hands right now!”

Despite the crowd in the hallway, a deathly silence ensued.

Dennis immediately positioned himself to the side, his heart finally settling, whispering, “Yes, understood.”

Frederic advanced a few more steps when suddenly Glynnis collided with him, distraught and disoriented.

“Daddy.”

Glynnis froze, her body rigid as she stood before the brooding skirt.

Frederic, expressionless, stepped closer.

mom.

Smack!

her legs trembling beneath

such force she tumbled to the floor, stars exploding in her vision, unable

more painful than the sting on her cheek was the shattering of her pride.

dignity, his hand as heavy as if he were unleashing his fury for Elspeth

creature! How dare you show your

kind and you,

decades of effort washed away, wishing he could end this

hopes for you were high, my care for

knew nothing.” Glynnis clutched her burning cheek, her eyes

courtroom recordings spoke

and hissed, “Others might not recognize your voice, but do you think I wouldn’t? From the start, you knew everything Elspeth was up

it’s not like

you

lifted in a desperate plea, her hands wringing together

I was confused! Please, you mustn’t let me go to jail Im your own daughter, could you really bear to see me locked up? Besides, our family, the Abernathy name can’t withstand another scandal. The Chambers family crumbled from less, do

a fierce shout, he bellowed, “Get away from

it she were a servant making way for the emperor, watching as Frederic’s imposing figure

clatter of footsteps buzzed by her side, yet not a soul stopped to

“Damned!”

echoing through the empty hallway, her

barnyard! Take your tantrum outside!” Two officers approached with looks of disgust,

with shame, Glynnis mustered all her

steadied herself, she froze.

hallway, bathed in sunlight, stood the Ashbourne family, witnessing her disgrace in its entirety.

Evadne, now couldn’t muster a sound, slinking away with her tail between

a

the same womb give birth to two people so incredibly different? Marilla is such a lovely and charming young lady, while

I can’t help but wonder myself. The Abernathy siblings – Mr. Thaddeus, Ms. Marilla, even Mr. Chad, who has been abroad for so long – I’ve seen them all in their youth, shining bright like stars among the folks in Elmsworth. But Glynnis, she’s

a seed of doubt taking root in her mind.

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