Chapter 705

All eyes collectively turned to the open door.

Avery, dressed in a tailored suit, was seen wheeling a frail woman into the throng of guests, making their appearance before everyone!

“Evadne, the lady in the wheelchair is?” Thaddeus whispered, puzzled.

“That’s Jeff’s first wife, Avery’s mother, Evadne looked towards Mrs. Chambers with a somber gaze. Thaddeus‘ eyes narrowed as he recalled seeing Avery’s mother once before, at Myra’s birthday party,

That time, under her son’s meticulous preparation, Mrs. Chambers appeared elegant and noble even in sickness, her beauty and demeanor still carried the grace of a distinguished lady from her younger years.

But this time, the woman’s condition was evidently much worse than before; her hair had turned ashen, her cheeks sunken, and despite the warmth of the room, she clung to a velvet blanket. Her expression revealed her discomfort under the scrutiny of strangers.

The Chambers, father and sons, were visibly shaken!

Especially Jeff, as he looked at his long–abandoned first wife, his eyes reddening inch by inch with surging fury and resentment,

first order of business was undoubtedly to make amends

however, was betrayal.

had branded her with disgrace for life, and nothing would change

was testing his limits, and making a statement despite his outward deference, Avery was not

out of

it not intentionally letting outsiders laugh at the Chambers family? We had just managed to turn the page on that incident, and now

expression grew even darker as he listened

the guests murmured among themselves, casting

how has she come to this? She doesn’t look like a noble lady anymore; she’s

have some mental issues.”

Chambers family in Helgen for years, living a life neither human nor ghost. No wonder she’s lost her

hundred days of grace, but Mr.

Mrs. Chambers mumbled, clutching at Avery’s sleeve, her voice trembling. “I don’t like this place. Can we go home now,

for you, Avery whispered reassuringly, bending down to her level. “And Evadne’s

son’s intense gaze, Mrs. Chambers saw Evadne standing there, a vision of poise and grace.

across the woman’s worn face, her dull eyes lighting

eyes suddenly turned to

closer, Evadne couldn’t help but catch her breath but

been a while.

grip on her waist, his jaw set, his eyes

pushed his glasses up and met Thaddeus‘ gaze, a mocking scom barely concealed.

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