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!

clutching her

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

you’re not

my sister. But I won’t resent or hate you anymore because you’re not worth it. With that slap,

Ha! Our feud will last a lifetime!

and

dodge in time. She instinctively hunched her shoulders when a tall, imposing figure

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

“Th–Thaddeus!”

up at Thaddeus‘ reassuring silhouette, her tense

the man’s stern face, scooting

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

you go flex your 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 a

wouldn’t let her swallow

wanted to be a hero. I just wanted to protect my sister; that’s all,” Thaddeus said indifferently, his eyes

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

even think about asking Dad for more; he won’t give it to you. And even if

“Thaddeus, you might as

That wouldn’t even cover

Chapter 745

and turned to leave, “It’s

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