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!”

Frederic pinched the bridge of his nose, his patience worn thin by the shrill noise, “Dennis, take her to the airport,

Frederic Abernathy.”

coldly at Glynnis,

Frederic, not entirely heartless, commanded

to comply, lifting the suitcase.

pitiful act as she bid her father farewell, but deep down, she harbored

shown her mercy. She would

suppress the turbulent rage within him, “Glynnis mentioned

down at him with disdain, “Of

wants to marry Marilla? And you

politics, and I’ve met Mr. Bartley’s son -a gentleman of distinction, far

lips curved mockingly, same gesture as what Thaddeus would usually do, “At the very least, His is not a womanizer. And his parents don’t mind Marilla’s illness. They’re willing to accept her. Tell me, why would I

pale, damp with sweat, tears welling

but the psychological shadows he inflicted were far worse than

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

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second year of junior high, after receiving new school uniforms, Edith, jealous of how

room and drenched her in dirty water,

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

gaze fixed on her drenched

she screamed, her

once, okay? No one will ever know,” Alston had whispered, his

memory still sent

white through tight clenching, “You’re upset with me and want to lash out. But you can’t use your daughter’s happiness as a pawn

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