Chapter 745

Glynnis was ranting and raving in front of Marilla like a rabid dog, spewing venom with every word, her actions serving as an unwitting confession of her own downfall.

For a moment, Marilla’s clear, doe–like eyes widened in shock. It was then she noticed the hearing aids hanging on Glynnis‘ ears, previously obscured by her hair, which Marilla hadn’t seen clearly.

“You bitch. I may be deaf, but I won’t let you get off easy before I leave. I’ll make you deaf too!”

No sooner had the words left her mouth than Glynnis, with a surge of fury, drew back her arm and aimed a wrath–filled blow at Marilla’s face!

Unexpectedly, the sister who had once been her victim nimbly dodged aside. Then with a sharp crack, Marilla, in a reflexive move she had never made before, slapped Glynnis across the cheek!

Even the passing servants froze in shock, followed by a surge of secret satisfaction. Ms. Marilla Abernathy was finally standing up for herself. It looked like she would be the one calling the shots for the Abernathy family!

Glynnis howled, clutching her

Marilla had ever hit someone. It might not have hurt

no, you’re not my sister.”

my sister. But I

will last a lifetime!

with suppressed rage, and she lunged at Marilla again with claws

when a tall, imposing figure stepped in

on the ground, unable to get up from the pain

“Th–Thaddeus!”

up at Thaddeus‘ reassuring silhouette, her tense heart finally

the man’s stern face,

change its spots,” Thaddeus looked at her coldly, shielding Marilla behind him.

Fairhaven Group, huh?! What kind of hero are you, bullying a defenseless woman?!” Glynnis‘ voice trembled with fear, yet she couldn’t

wouldn’t let her swallow the insult!

wanted to be a hero. I just wanted to protect my sister; that’s

a mix of anger, jealousy, and pain. She had never truly accepted Thaddeus as her brother, but both she and Marilla had come from their mother Elspeth, so why did he only care for this fool, never once truly treating her as a

it to you. And even if he does, I’ll be monitoring your accounts monthly. Any suspicious transactions, and I’ll freeze them instantly,” Thaddeus‘ gaze

floor in frustration, “Thaddeus, you might as well

joke! That wouldn’t even cover one hair

Chapter 745

leave, “It’s hard to go from luxury to frugality, but you’ll get used to

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