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 was

not my

ceased to be my sister. But I

Ha! Our feud will last a lifetime! I’ll

beet red with suppressed rage, and she lunged at Marilla again

time Marilla couldn’t dodge in time. She instinctively hunched her shoulders when a

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

“Th–Thaddeus!”

reassuring silhouette, her tense heart

horror at the man’s stern face, scooting backward on the floor.

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

What kind of hero are you, bullying a defenseless woman?!” Glynnis‘

pride wouldn’t let her

a hero. I just wanted to protect my sister;

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 once truly treating her as a

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 I’ll freeze them instantly,” Thaddeus‘ gaze was icy, crushing her hopes mercilessly.

“Thaddeus, you might as well

What a joke! That wouldn’t even cover one hair

Chapter 745

around his sister’s delicate shoulders and turned to leave, “It’s

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