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, “Dennis, take

Mr. Frederic

glanced coldly at Glynnis, “After you.”

the door. Frederic, not entirely heartless, commanded sternly, “Help her

had to comply,

Dad! Bye, Dad!” Glynnis put on a pitiful act as she bid

had always shown her mercy. She would be back!

to suppress the turbulent rage within him, “Glynnis mentioned the Bartleys came proposing for Marilla. Is

down at him with disdain, “Of

son wants to

Bartley family hold sway in politics, and I’ve met Mr. Bartley’s son -a gentleman of distinction,

womanizer. And his parents don’t mind Marilla’s illness. They’re willing to accept her. Tell me, why would

damp with sweat, tears welling up in her red eyes.

her like Edith did, but the psychological shadows he inflicted were far worse

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

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junior high, after receiving new school uniforms, Edith,

drenched her in dirty

help shivering at the height of summer. At that moment, Alston,

a word of thanks, she saw his gaze fixed on her drenched chest. Her small, budding figure was

panic, she screamed, her arms

ever know,” Alston had whispered, his voice

memory still sent chills through

marry Marilla off.” Thaddeus‘ hands became white through tight clenching, “You’re upset with me and want to lash out. But you can’t use

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