Chapter 606

The news was a cause for celebration, yet the air hung heavy with silence

Evadne paused, her voice even, “Aaron told me that Elspeth was a mess before the execution. She was so scared she lost control of the bladder, couldn’t even walk. They had to drag her to the execution chamber. It was quite the spectacle”

Thaddeus‘ lips barely moved, his voice a hoarse whisper, “Was it lethal injection or a firing squad?”

“Injection”

Evadne locked eyes with the man’s deep gaze, her lips curling slightly. “A quick bullet would have been too kind. She writhed in agony for ten minutes after the poison hit her system, before her heart finally stopped. Tied to a chair, with limbs stiff and face. distorted, those brief ten minutes were far from enough to atone for her sins, but at least she got what she deserved.

Thaddeus eyelids drooped slowly, a tumult of emotions rising and falling in his chest.

Elspeth was gone. He should have been overjoyed, but the delayed gratification left him less thrilled than he had anticipated.

“After her death, the court notified Frederic to claim the b*dy for cremation Technically, they were still married, so he was her next of kin. But he refused to show up, so they had no choice but to send Elspeth’s b*dy to the crematorium”

Evadne’s lips twisted into a sardonic smile, “You’d think after all they’d been through, and after she bore heirs for the Abernathy family, Frederic could at least see her off one last time. It’s a pity, really”

“Hmph! If he had gone to pick up that witch’s b*dy, he might as well quit being CEO and start managing a landfill

Hamilton’s eyes sparkled as he slapped his thigh, “Anyway, my grandson has avenged a deep–seated vendetta, and that’s cause for a grand celebration Murray, tell the chef to prepare some extra special dishes tonight, and open a fine bottle of wine to celebrate properly

Murray was in high spirits also, “Right away, sir. I’ll see to it immediately

“And while you’re at it, send someone to buy some fireworks to set off at the gate. We need to clear the bad air!”

Thaddeus couldn’t help but smile, “Grandpa Hamilton, that’s not necessary. Besides, this place is so secluded, where would you even find fireworks around here? Don’t trouble Murray with such a task.”

Murray, there’s a fireworks shop about three miles from Grandpa’s mansion. Lused to buy them there for him. You can send someone; they should still be open Evadne offered with a sweet grin.

Thaddeus looked at Evadne, surprised and secretly impressed.

Used to? When had she been doing all this without him noticing?

Murray gave Evadne a thumbs–up. “When it comes to knowing Mr. Hamilton Abernathy, no one compares to Ms. Ashbourne You’re not just his granddaughter–in–law, you’re like his own flesh and blood.”

Flattered by the compliment, even the usually confident Evadne intertwined her fingers, blushing.

devoted to me. No one in the Abernathy family comes close to her. Hamilton mused, his gaze falling on Thaddeus bewildered face with a hint of reproach, “You probably don’t even know all my habits or what I like, but Ilana knows them by heart. During your three years of marriage, llana often visited to keep me company. I love fireworks, especially during the holidays. llana always tried her hardest to indulge my whims. She was with me through many lonely days It’s just a shame that an old man like me, half in the grave already,

his

Thaddeus has always been

my pleasure. Ive learned so much from you, and every visit is like stealing a bit of your wisdom. Bet you

her. Suddenly, a firm hand

k*ss, his eyes filled with longing and tenderness. He didn’t care that Grandpa was watching,

beside themselves with excitement,

mind to take him to a psychiatrist when he was younger but feared it would damage his

now Evade h I changed hir

No Grandpas night

not a stranger

tightened his hold on her waist, blurting out

should I hide my affection for my wife T

Evadne’s

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trembled:

been too timid

shynes

to ever’s

stimed by his

as if he

out

didn’t realize

other deeply “Ahem, Murray Aren’t

“Yes. Mr. Hamiltor

her. Their hearts would like Roche’s limit, willing

feeding? Lets go Let’s feed

Mumay’s smile was

away

present lowe

the edge of her lips, his voice hourse with emotion

couple’s swollen los slowly parted. Each

fingertip. Thaddeu thank you. For everything.

Grandpa loved to set off frawd

“Tell me

“Because Grandma loved

Evadne sighed

and bought a wh

she even

long lashes cast a coy shadow as

the stubborn man he was of firecrackers instead setting them off in the yard with a

but chuckle. That is fitting

time Grandpa it those firecrackers and sturned back to her, shed

were like Grandma. No amount of status or wealth

never forget every single moment with

helpless shrug. “So, thats why I do these things for Grandpa.

silence, his eyes brimming with

now, don’t tell me you’re getting soft

his tie to dab away the tears at the comer of his eyes, “My sto you are getting emotional, crying and all that. What are

story h

has nothing to do with you,

shame. How could it

indifference. He thought he had been getting better, but now it seemed his own depth of feeling couldn’t compare to a fraction of his

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