Chapter 746

Glynnis‘ caustic remarks stripped Marilla’s face of all color, her slender frame trembling even more violently. She clenched her eyes shut, mangling the small teddy bear in her grip.

It was the only way she could force herself not to recall those horrifying memories.

“So you can’t snag a spot as Mrs. Fairhaven, but hey, looks like you might land a cozy spot with Mr. Bartley’s son. Congrats in advance.” Glynnis flipped her hair arrogantly – a clear mimic of Elspeth’s flirtatious antics, “But sadly, I don’t have any wedding gift for you.”

Thaddeus‘ brows were knitted in anger, his eyes searing with crimson fury, “Say that one more time, and I’ll make sure your right ear hears nothing ever again.”

“Can’t handle the truth? She’s heading straight into the Bartley family’s arms, and your scowling won’t change a thing!”

Like a tiger Thaddeus advanced towards her with menacing steps.

Glynnis threw her hands up in dramatic despair, “Help! Dad! Save me! Thaddeus is out for blood!”

“Enough! What is all this racket?!” Frederic stood on the staircase, glaring down at the feuding pair, his voice thunderous.

“Dad! Thaddeus is going to hit me. He only knows how to hit women!”

Glynnis sobbed exaggeratedly, “He might as well just kill me!”

patience worn thin by the shrill noise,

Frederic Abernathy.”

at Glynnis, “After

suitcase towards the door. Frederic, not

sir,” Dennis had to comply, lifting the

act as she bid her father farewell, but deep down, she harbored a sliver of hope.

her

rage within him, “Glynnis mentioned the Bartleys came proposing for Marilla.

him

son’s brows furrowed, “Mr. Bartley’s son wants to marry Marilla?

match is socially suitable, the Bartley family hold sway in politics, and I’ve

would usually do, “At the very least, His is not a womanizer. And

pale, damp with sweat, tears welling up in her red

Alston never hit or insulted her like Edith did, but the psychological shadows he inflicted were far worse

recall how Alston always stood watch while Edith’s clique tormented her, sometimes smirking from

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the second year of junior high, after receiving

and drenched her in dirty water, ruining her new uniform; satisfied,

corner, she couldn’t help shivering at the height of summer. At that moment, Alston, who had been silent before,

she saw his gaze fixed on her drenched chest. Her small, budding figure was embarrassingly visible

she screamed, her arms instinctively crossing

me touch them, just once, okay? No one will ever know,” Alston had whispered,

still sent chills

to marry Marilla off.” Thaddeus‘ hands became white through tight clenching, “You’re upset with me and

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