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

tumbled to the floor, stars exploding in her vision, unable to

than the sting on her cheek was the shattering of her

the Abernathy Group, her father spared her no dignity, his hand as

creature! How dare you show your

with rage. “Both daughters of the Abernathy family, yet why is your sister so pure, so kind and you, a colossal disappointment! Always causing trouble, and as you grew, you couldn’t tell right from wrong, just led

he spat out each word, feeling his decades of effort washed away, wishing he could end this harbinger

you were raised in the lap of luxury, my hopes for you were high, my care for you exceeded that for your sister! Yet behind my back, what have you and your

I didn’t know. I knew nothing.” Glynnis clutched her burning cheek, her eyes swimming with

recordings spoke volumes, everyone

recognize your voice, but do you think I wouldn’t? From the start, you knew everything Elspeth was up to, about the hit! Not only did you not tell me, you even helped

not like that.”

you’re an accessory, an accomplice! Do you want to follow Elspeth’s path straight

her tear–streaked face lifted in a

to do something. I couldn’t refuse! It was foolish loyalty 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

fierce shout, he bellowed,

scrambled aside, as it she were a servant making way for the emperor, watching as

not a soul

“Damned!”

cries echoing through the empty hallway, her words laced with

tantrum outside!” Two officers approached with

with shame, Glynnis mustered all her

as she steadied herself, she

in sunlight, stood

muster a sound, slinking away with her tail between her

tsk, such a family tragedy.”

different? Marilla is such a lovely and charming young lady, while Glynnis… she’s like something straight out of a horror story – vulgar, foolish, and downright nasty! I bet her mother, even twenty

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

narrowed slightly, a seed of doubt

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