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!

howled, clutching her face.

the first time Marilla had ever hit someone. It might not have hurt much, but her pride

you’re not my

you betrayed me, you ceased to be my sister. But I won’t

will last a lifetime! I’ll fight

face turned beet red with suppressed rage, and she lunged at

time. She instinctively hunched her shoulders when a tall, imposing figure stepped in front of her, shoving Glynnis away

hard on the ground, unable to get up from the pain

“Th–Thaddeus!”

reassuring silhouette, her tense heart finally relaxing.

stern face, scooting backward on the floor.

can’t change its spots,” Thaddeus looked at her coldly, shielding

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

pride wouldn’t let her swallow

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

scene unfold, her heart 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

you’ll receive a monthly allowance of a thousand dollars. Don’t even think about asking Dad for more; he won’t give it to you. And even if he does, I’ll be monitoring your accounts monthly. Any suspicious transactions, and

the floor in frustration, “Thaddeus, you might as well

That wouldn’t even

Chapter 745

wrapped his arm around his sister’s delicate shoulders and turned to leave, “It’s hard to go

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